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GN16 XEX

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,802 mi
Last recorded54,802 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 XEX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 54,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 45,671 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 41,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 36,770 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 20,784 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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GN16 XEX is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GN16 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

GN16 XEX is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is GN16 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 XEX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN16 XEX have outstanding finance?

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