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ES54 LFC

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,565 mi
Last recorded96,565 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES54 LFC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 96,565 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 96,546 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,205 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 85,205 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,189 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 66,390 miles

Nearside Rear cannot access rear seat belt in boot

Offside Rear cannot access rear seat belt in boot

Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,253 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 52,252 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 34,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 22,034 miles

Front pads appear low, disc's slightly lipped & scored

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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ES54 LFC is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ES54 LFC, 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 ES54 LFC registered?

ES54 LFC is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is ES54 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES54 LFC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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