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LA16 HPC

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,834 mi
Last recorded83,834 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 HPC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,834 miles

front tyres worn on both edges, inner edges worse

imbalance between parking brakes

oil seepage at back of engine

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

Fail 4 Mar 2026 83,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on both edges, inner edges worse

imbalance between parking brakes

oil seepage at back of engine

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

Pass 3 Mar 2025 77,448 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake imbalance

rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,100 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2023 59,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,007 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 48,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 40,476 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 30,164 miles

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

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

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 HPC is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black 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 LA16 HPC, 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 LA16 HPC registered?

LA16 HPC is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is LA16 HPC safe to buy?

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