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DF16 MTE

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,138 mi
Last recorded110,138 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 MTE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 110,138 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 110,102 miles

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm middle (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,255 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 59,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,484 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 27,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Nov 2021 27,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 17,548 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 14,892 miles

Nearside Lower sill slight damage

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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DF16 MTE is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF16 MTE, 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 DF16 MTE registered?

DF16 MTE is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is DF16 MTE safe to buy?

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