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KX16 XWC

2016 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,862 mi
Last recorded54,862 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 XWC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 54,862 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 54,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 47,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 39,198 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 30,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 26,297 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 20,135 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 14,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 11,831 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 11,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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KX16 XWC is a 2016 Kia Carens in White 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 KX16 XWC, 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

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What year was KX16 XWC registered?

KX16 XWC is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is KX16 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX16 XWC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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