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BK16 YHG

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,077 mi
Last recorded108,077 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 YHG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 108,077 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 95,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 55,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 45,703 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 27,625 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 27,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BK16 YHG is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK16 YHG, 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

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What year was BK16 YHG registered?

BK16 YHG is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is BK16 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK16 YHG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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