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BT16 ZTE

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,580 mi
Last recorded105,580 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 ZTE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 105,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 98,528 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 96,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 3mm on main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm inner wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,481 miles

Nearside Rear tape wrapped around brake flex pipe

Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 47,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 2mm unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 2mm unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 47,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 2mm unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 2mm unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 30,313 miles

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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BT16 ZTE is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver 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 BT16 ZTE, 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 BT16 ZTE registered?

BT16 ZTE is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is BT16 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 ZTE 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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