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GP16 SUA

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,978 mi
Last recorded156,978 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 SUA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 156,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 97,359 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 88,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,872 miles

Rear brake pads are low

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

Fail 6 Sep 2022 79,791 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads are low

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,206 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2021 68,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,420 miles

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

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

Fail 15 Sep 2020 54,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,454 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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GP16 SUA 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 GP16 SUA, 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

How do I check the history of GP16 SUA?

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What year was GP16 SUA registered?

GP16 SUA is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is GP16 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP16 SUA 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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