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HX16 GDZ

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,007 mi
Last recorded149,007 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 GDZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 149,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 143,289 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 136,960 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 136,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 130,842 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 115,012 miles

Front Tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,541 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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HX16 GDZ is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel 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 HX16 GDZ, 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 HX16 GDZ registered?

HX16 GDZ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is HX16 GDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX16 GDZ 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.

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