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BP16 OTJ

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,738 mi
Last recorded80,738 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 OTJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 80,738 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 80,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 77,809 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 77,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 74,859 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2024 74,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 72,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 64,201 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 64,114 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 55,315 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2021 55,315 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2020 47,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 34,883 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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BP16 OTJ is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP16 OTJ, 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 BP16 OTJ registered?

BP16 OTJ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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