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FE16 UYU

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,977 mi
Last recorded79,977 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 UYU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Sep 2025 79,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 40,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 27,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 17,642 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 17,642 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 9,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 6,491 miles

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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FE16 UYU is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue 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 FE16 UYU, 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 FE16 UYU registered?

FE16 UYU is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is FE16 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE16 UYU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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