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DW16 EXS

2016 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,858 mi
Last recorded97,858 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW16 EXS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 97,858 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 97,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE HEAVILY PERISHING/CRACKING

Pass 7 Dec 2023 80,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,571 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 70,571 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,643 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 37,909 miles

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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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DW16 EXS is a 2016 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DW16 EXS, 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 DW16 EXS registered?

DW16 EXS is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 August 2016.

Is DW16 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW16 EXS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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