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LA16 HHT

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,781 mi
Last recorded98,781 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 HHT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 98,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 88,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 82,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both discs have lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front front both brake pads are on 6mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,367 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,295 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,428 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,891 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 5,527 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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LA16 HHT is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LA16 HHT, 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 LA16 HHT registered?

LA16 HHT is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is LA16 HHT safe to buy?

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