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LC16 CJY

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,361 mi
Last recorded96,361 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 CJY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 96,361 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,005 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Dec 2024 84,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,925 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 73,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,091 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE CORNERING LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS ( CONDENSATION )

Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,486 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE CORNERING LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING DAMAGED / INDICATOR LENS DAMAGE/CONDENSATION

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,995 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens is slightly cracked and has condensation inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate slightly delaminating but still readable

Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,425 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 30,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (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 CJY is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue 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 CJY, 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 CJY registered?

LC16 CJY is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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