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FA16 NYH

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,638 mi
Last recorded67,638 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 NYH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 67,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 63,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jan 2025 63,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 56,969 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 56,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 51,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2022 46,066 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside and offside outer middle row seats ()

Fail 29 Jan 2022 46,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside and offside outer middle row seats ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 37,570 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,495 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 27,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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FA16 NYH 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 63.6%.

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 FA16 NYH, 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 FA16 NYH registered?

FA16 NYH is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is FA16 NYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 NYH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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