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KD16 RFJ

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,424 mi
Last recorded70,424 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 RFJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm plus cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 not checked ()

Fail 15 Apr 2026 70,400 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading no lock out (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading no lock out (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm plus cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 not checked ()

Pass 12 Apr 2025 62,806 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 62,802 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 58,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,528 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 49,527 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,624 miles

handbrake effort low 16%

Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,933 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 32,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 27,036 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 23,244 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 23,244 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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KD16 RFJ is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KD16 RFJ, 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 KD16 RFJ registered?

KD16 RFJ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is KD16 RFJ safe to buy?

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