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AX16 BZL

2016 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,983 mi
Last recorded82,983 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 BZL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 82,983 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,263 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 71,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,288 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 64,165 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 64,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements 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))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,805 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 45,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2019 35,385 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted.

unable to check 3rd row seatbelts (bootfull)

Fail 24 May 2019 35,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under trays fitted.

unable to check 3rd row seatbelts (bootfull)

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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AX16 BZL is a 2016 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX16 BZL, 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 AX16 BZL registered?

AX16 BZL is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is AX16 BZL safe to buy?

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Does AX16 BZL have outstanding finance?

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