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LC16 XVF

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,935 mi
Last recorded98,935 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 XVF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,935 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 98,930 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 88,647 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 88,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 67,630 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 45,772 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 24,178 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 20,602 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 3mm, offside front 2mm. 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 15,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 11,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 XVF is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black 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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

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

Is LC16 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC16 XVF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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