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BX16 XAP

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,872 mi
Last recorded31,872 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 XAP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 31,872 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 27,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 23,349 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 23,349 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 18,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 14,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 12,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 10,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

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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BX16 XAP is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BX16 XAP, 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 BX16 XAP registered?

BX16 XAP is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is BX16 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX16 XAP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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