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FX16 DFZ

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,189 mi
Last recorded81,189 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 DFZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 81,189 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant bottle is empty

Fail 7 May 2026 81,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet is blocked/inop (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light is on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant bottle is empty

Pass 29 May 2025 70,402 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear marker. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to bold on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to bold on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 70,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear marker. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to bold on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to bold on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 63,168 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 63,168 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 57,225 miles

Chips in windscreen.

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 57,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Chips in windscreen.

Front wipers leaving sligh lines.

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 48,209 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 48,209 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 38,444 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 31,080 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 31,076 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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FX16 DFZ is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FX16 DFZ, 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 FX16 DFZ registered?

FX16 DFZ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is FX16 DFZ safe to buy?

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