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Black and Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,793 cc

Y866 BARMOT history

Y866 BAR is a black and silver petrol Kia Carens first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 42,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
42,020 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y866 BAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Black and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y866 BAR was last recorded at 42,020 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 2,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,760 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,260 miles
Average per year
1,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,020 miles
  • 2025 – 39,760 miles
  • 2024 – 37,456 miles
  • 2023 – 34,016 miles
  • 2022 – 30,165 miles
  • 2021 – 25,770 miles
  • 2020 – 17,792 miles
  • 2019 – 8,346 miles
  • 2018 – 6,689 miles
  • 2017 – 4,978 miles
  • 2016 – 4,817 miles
  • 2015 – 4,670 miles
  • 2014 – 4,545 miles
  • 2013 – 4,443 miles
  • 2012 – 4,268 miles
  • 2011 – 4,037 miles
  • 2010 – 3,918 miles
  • 2009 – 3,774 miles
  • 2008 – 3,650 miles
  • 2007 – 3,366 miles
  • 2006 – 3,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,020 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHorn has an intermittent fault
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Underinflated

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,020 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    42,020 miles
    Test number
    225903111239
    • AdvisoryHorn has an intermittent fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Underinflated

  2. Fail42,019 miles (+2,259)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,019 miles
    Test number
    805144097808
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHorn has an intermittent fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Underinflated

  3. Pass39,760 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    39,760 miles
    Test number
    173372051034
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear quater panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split at ends
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHorn intermittent when operated

  4. Fail39,760 miles (+2,304)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,760 miles
    Test number
    775949674877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear quater panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split at ends
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHorn intermittent when operated

  5. Pass37,456 miles (+3,440)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    37,456 miles
    Test number
    335595558868
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded in retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT & worn heavily on edges - close to excess (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear quarter panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass34,016 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    872942481265
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail34,016 miles (+3,851)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    130422330404
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inoperative (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass30,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    30,165 miles
    Test number
    225728944519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,165 miles (+4,395)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,165 miles
    Test number
    711487475929
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass25,770 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    25,770 miles
    Test number
    335207791463
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washers reaching windscreen but poor in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on both shoulders - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner shoulder - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working (not legal requirement until 1st September 2009)

  11. Fail25,770 miles (+7,978)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,770 miles
    Test number
    728062044799
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washers reaching windscreen but poor in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on both shoulders - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner shoulder - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working (not legal requirement until 1st September 2009)

  12. Pass17,792 miles (+9,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    17,792 miles
    Test number
    917881379177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    8,346 miles
    Test number
    448731364091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail8,346 miles (+1,657)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,346 miles
    Test number
    149209116836
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass6,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    6,689 miles
    Test number
    766254227625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail6,689 miles (+1,711)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,689 miles
    Test number
    532047035919
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  17. Pass4,978 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    4,978 miles
    Test number
    529213341176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,923 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    4,923 miles
    Test number
    726513434243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    4,817 miles
    Test number
    958435924322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail4,817 miles (+147)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,817 miles
    Test number
    133097297432
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass4,670 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    4,670 miles
    Test number
    488702015135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,545 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    4,545 miles
    Test number
    995104014168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,443 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    4,443 miles
    Test number
    578482413196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,268 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    4,268 miles
    Test number
    328345512184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,037 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    4,037 miles
    Test number
    316526711149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,918 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    3,918 miles
    Test number
    593071410134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass3,774 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    3,774 miles
    Test number
    810631419195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass3,650 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    3,650 miles
    Test number
    212077708130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass3,366 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    3,366 miles
    Test number
    693807707140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass3,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    3,145 miles
    Test number
    323131716173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y866 BAR

Does Y866 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y866 BAR is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y866 BAR?
The MOT on Y866 BAR is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y866 BAR done?
Y866 BAR was recorded at 42,020 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,906 miles a year.
Has Y866 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y866 BAR has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y866 BAR 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 Y866 BAR find?
Y866 BAR passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: horn has an intermittent fault; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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