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NJ66 WTO

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,831 mi
Last recorded76,831 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ66 WTO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,831 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 76,831 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 68,487 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 59,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 41,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracking visible in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre at the join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,931 miles

front brake pads badly worn close to min of 1.5mm and front discs badly worn

minor chips in front screan

rear brake pads approx. 50% worn

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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NJ66 WTO is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 49,747 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ66 WTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NJ66 WTO registered?

NJ66 WTO is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is NJ66 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ66 WTO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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