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LC16 XNW

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,501 mi
Last recorded130,501 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 130,501 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 114,248 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 very small chips in Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 95,919 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 95,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-55-16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn (noisy) + 2mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight wear in track rod joint

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge feathered/worn uneven

Offside Front Slight wear in track rod joint

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge feathered/worn uneven

Fail 1 Aug 2022 78,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Slight wear in track rod joint

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge feathered/worn uneven

Offside Front Slight wear in track rod joint

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge feathered/worn uneven

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,951 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 61,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,333 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 49,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 35,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 XNW 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 58.3%.

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 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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

LC16 XNW is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is LC16 XNW safe to buy?

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