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LA16 HPJ

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,982 mi
Last recorded73,982 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth edges (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively needs attention asap (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 67,037 miles

nearside rear sill damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2025 67,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear sill damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2024 57,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 47,882 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 39,906 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 15 Jan 2021 34,606 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 29,698 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 23,216 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 HPJ 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 LA16 HPJ, 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 HPJ registered?

LA16 HPJ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is LA16 HPJ safe to buy?

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