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GF16 RKU

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,758 mi
Last recorded105,758 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 RKU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 105,758 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 105,660 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 95,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres and nearside front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 85,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,653 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 57,194 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 57,194 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn edges inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 41,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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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GF16 RKU is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF16 RKU, 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 GF16 RKU registered?

GF16 RKU is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is GF16 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF16 RKU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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