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LC16 CCU

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,283 mi
Last recorded107,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 CCU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 107,283 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge - BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges - also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 98,588 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 88,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,218 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 78,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 37,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low and Cracking 225/45/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2020 37,949 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wearing low and Cracking 225/45/17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low and Cracking 225/45/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 33,491 miles

Offside Rear 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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LC16 CCU is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver 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 LC16 CCU, 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 LC16 CCU registered?

LC16 CCU is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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