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KJ16 UYU

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,455 mi
Last recorded37,455 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 UYU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 37,455 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 36,499 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 35,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 28,334 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 23,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,270 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 17,048 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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KJ16 UYU is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KJ16 UYU, 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

How do I check the history of KJ16 UYU?

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What year was KJ16 UYU registered?

KJ16 UYU is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is KJ16 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ16 UYU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJ16 UYU have outstanding finance?

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