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GM16 SWK

2016 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,476 mi
Last recorded64,476 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 SWK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 May 2025 64,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 57,068 miles

Nearside Provides sufficient washer liquid from off side would suggest repair

Pass 23 May 2023 49,236 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 35,648 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 27,425 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 23,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 16,451 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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GM16 SWK is a 2016 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GM16 SWK, 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 GM16 SWK registered?

GM16 SWK is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is GM16 SWK safe to buy?

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