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GU16 KUP

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,688 mi
Last recorded107,688 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 KUP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 107,688 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 107,240 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 106,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 92,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,025 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 69,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,447 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 42,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,194 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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GU16 KUP is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black 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 GU16 KUP, 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 GU16 KUP registered?

GU16 KUP is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is GU16 KUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 KUP 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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