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AU16 XVC

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,833 mi
Last recorded54,833 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XVC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 54,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,916 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 48,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 43,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,576 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 25 Mar 2020 35,011 miles

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

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

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 25 Mar 2020 35,010 miles

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

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

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

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

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 23 Mar 2020 35,005 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 26,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2019 26,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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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AU16 XVC is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU16 XVC, 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 AU16 XVC?

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What year was AU16 XVC registered?

AU16 XVC is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is AU16 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 XVC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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