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GN16 FTA

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,330 mi
Last recorded90,330 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 FTA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 90,327 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads significantly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,475 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,899 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 63,899 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,475 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 52,475 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 43,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 36,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing no cords appear to be on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing no cords appear to be on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 31,610 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Front brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,502 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

emission to clean for B.E.T

under tray fitted

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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GN16 FTA is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GN16 FTA, 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 GN16 FTA registered?

GN16 FTA is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is GN16 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 FTA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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