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DC16 KNM

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,937 mi
Last recorded81,937 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 KNM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 75,321 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 67,411 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 67,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 60,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 53,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,780 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 38,128 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 27,285 miles

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

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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DC16 KNM 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 DC16 KNM, 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 DC16 KNM registered?

DC16 KNM is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is DC16 KNM safe to buy?

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