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CV16 EOJ

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,349 mi
Last recorded77,349 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 EOJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 77,349 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 65,555 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 65,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,520 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,131 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 61,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 51,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 44,844 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 44,843 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 33,366 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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CV16 EOJ is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV16 EOJ, 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 CV16 EOJ registered?

CV16 EOJ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for CV16 EOJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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