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AE16 VXC

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,989 mi
Last recorded143,989 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VXC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 143,989 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 120,549 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 120,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 102,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 89,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,923 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AE16 VXC is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE16 VXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE16 VXC registered?

AE16 VXC is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VXC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE16 VXC have outstanding finance?

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