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BL16 VGM

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,202 mi
Last recorded82,202 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 VGM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 82,202 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 74,718 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,044 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 58,031 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 57,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 48,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 40,175 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 35,342 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,526 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 26,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BL16 VGM is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black 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 BL16 VGM, 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 BL16 VGM registered?

BL16 VGM is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 June 2016.

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