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KU16 JVA

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,034 mi
Last recorded93,034 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 JVA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,801 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,537 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 63,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 60,262 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs worn, but not to minimum. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, slightly cracking and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,265 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RHF Track rod end slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RHF and LHR tyres have light damage / cuts in side walls, but not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (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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KU16 JVA is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KU16 JVA, 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 KU16 JVA registered?

KU16 JVA is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is KU16 JVA safe to buy?

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