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BG16 NHO

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,122 mi
Last recorded130,122 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 NHO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 130,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 130,122 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 110,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and worn bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 95,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 79,248 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake excessively binding Pads and disc have signs of excessive heat. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,493 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 55,051 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 48,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 34,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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BG16 NHO is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG16 NHO, 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 BG16 NHO registered?

BG16 NHO is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is BG16 NHO safe to buy?

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