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LC16 CCV

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,984 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 90,984 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 May 2025 79,541 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 79,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 68,329 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 68,327 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 66,678 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 66,678 miles

Rear Seat belt missing buckles (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 61,462 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 52,664 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 44,747 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 33,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing mirror unit slightly damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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 CCV is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CCV, 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 LC16 CCV registered?

LC16 CCV is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is LC16 CCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC16 CCV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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