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AE16 VXM

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,139 mi
Last recorded73,139 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 73,139 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 69,657 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 66,117 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) joints offside and nearside ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread areas on offside and nearside tyres worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres perished and cracked on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,572 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,613 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,786 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 32,513 miles

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 VXM is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXM, 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

How do I check the history of AE16 VXM?

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What year was AE16 VXM registered?

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

Is AE16 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VXM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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