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LC16 XVM

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,910 mi
Last recorded115,910 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 115,910 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 115,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 104,637 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 104,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 92,334 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,270 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,146 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 61,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished (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 XVM is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

LC16 XVM is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is LC16 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC16 XVM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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