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LC16 FTY

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,228 mi
Last recorded119,228 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 119,228 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 107,107 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 95,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 84,692 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 81,778 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,741 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,301 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 71,179 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 5 Feb 2022 71,179 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 7 Aug 2021 62,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 54,735 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 54,735 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 35,055 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 35,055 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,231 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 19,082 miles

shields on engine, underbody, etc, restrict examination of testable items*

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 FTY is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

LC16 FTY is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is LC16 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC16 FTY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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