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LC16 VKJ

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,049 mi
Last recorded77,049 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 77,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 69,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 59,989 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 51,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 42,688 miles

FRONT WIND SCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 28 Jun 2022 42,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (X2 SPLITS) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

FRONT WIND SCREEN CHIPPED

NEARSIDE CORNERING LIGHT NOT WORKING

T P M S LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,521 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER BODY DAMAGE ( LOWER )

Fail 21 Jun 2021 35,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE CORNERING LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER BODY DAMAGE ( LOWER )

Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,864 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 23,536 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLITS

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 VKJ 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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

LC16 VKJ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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