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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

R16 KAYMOT history

R16 KAY is a silver diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 74,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,800 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 KAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 KAY was last recorded at 74,800 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,941 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,859 miles
Average per year
5,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,800 miles
  • 2025 – 70,941 miles
  • 2024 – 67,757 miles
  • 2023 – 62,492 miles
  • 2022 – 57,746 miles
  • 2021 – 53,533 miles
  • 2020 – 48,937 miles
  • 2019 – 39,456 miles
  • 2018 – 31,637 miles
  • 2017 – 24,792 miles
  • 2016 – 17,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,800 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,800 miles (+3,859)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,800 miles
    Test number
    806140347225
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    716189120775
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  3. Fail70,941 miles (+3,184)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    606080564317
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Pass67,757 miles (+5,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,757 miles
    Test number
    288998082208
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass62,492 miles (+4,746)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,492 miles
    Test number
    607164336516
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass57,746 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,746 miles
    Test number
    928466531972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,533 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,533 miles
    Test number
    288018404566
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail53,440 miles (+4,503)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,440 miles
    Test number
    489716109148
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass48,937 miles (+9,481)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,937 miles
    Test number
    418347227233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,456 miles (+7,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,456 miles
    Test number
    898856062073
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges close to limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked seats folded down

  11. Pass31,637 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,637 miles
    Test number
    903557083855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,792 miles (+7,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,792 miles
    Test number
    505819707192
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass17,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    17,627 miles
    Test number
    675107003630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 KAY

Does R16 KAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 KAY is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 KAY?
The MOT on R16 KAY is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 KAY done?
R16 KAY was recorded at 74,800 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,789 miles a year.
Has R16 KAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 KAY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 KAY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 KAY find?
R16 KAY passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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