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AO16 ZKH

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,615 mi
Last recorded83,615 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 ZKH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,615 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 83,615 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 74,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 63,423 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides recorded low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 52,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit - recommend replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 41,201 miles

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Nov 2020 31,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 19,735 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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AO16 ZKH is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO16 ZKH, 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 AO16 ZKH registered?

AO16 ZKH is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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