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AP16 YJU

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,932 mi
Last recorded95,932 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 YJU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 95,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()

Pass 25 Jul 2024 84,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber dust boots and bump stops deteriorated

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 84,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded ans lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber dust boots and bump stops deteriorated

TPMS light on indicating low tyre pressure

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,762 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 61,602 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear ()

boot seats stowed away unable to check sea belts fully

Fail 24 Aug 2022 61,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear ()

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge deep cut

boot seats stowed away unable to check sea belts fully

Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

noise from offside rear brake

Pass 6 Aug 2019 26,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

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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AP16 YJU is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP16 YJU, 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 AP16 YJU registered?

AP16 YJU is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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