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GD16 AYW

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,539 mi
Last recorded89,539 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 AYW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 80,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 71,491 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2024 71,491 miles

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

Coolant below minimum

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2023 62,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears very close to fail criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 May 2023 62,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears very close to fail criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 24 May 2022 54,311 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 46,542 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,228 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 40,228 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 30,709 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 30,709 miles

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

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

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

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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GD16 AYW is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD16 AYW, 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 GD16 AYW registered?

GD16 AYW is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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The MOT history for GD16 AYW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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