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HY16 FPZ

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,674 mi
Last recorded126,674 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 FPZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 126,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 119,001 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 119,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant low

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 110,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 103,960 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 103,958 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2022 99,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall, Also close to legal limit at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall, Also close to legal limit at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 94,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 81,070 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 81,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split badly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake lever on caliper stiff

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,080 miles

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

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

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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HY16 FPZ 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 HY16 FPZ, 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.

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What year was HY16 FPZ registered?

HY16 FPZ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is HY16 FPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY16 FPZ 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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