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KD16 RFK

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,386 mi
Last recorded71,386 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 71,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2025 60,536 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 58,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

knock from steering colum

Fail 2 Dec 2024 58,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

knock from steering colum

Pass 3 Nov 2023 54,472 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 44,694 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,953 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 37,953 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 20,942 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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KD16 RFK is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD16 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

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

Is KD16 RFK safe to buy?

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