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LC16 CHK

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,803 mi
Last recorded81,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 81,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 73,759 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row os outer seat

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 66,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Deep damaged to face of road wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 43,692 miles

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 25 Jun 2020 40,064 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 27,822 miles

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

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 CHK is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CHK, 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 CHK registered?

LC16 CHK is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is LC16 CHK safe to buy?

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