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LC16 XZB

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,355 mi
Last recorded89,355 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 89,355 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,603 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 76,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 62,757 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 62,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,839 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 48,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,573 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,838 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 27,838 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,089 miles

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 XZB is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

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

Is LC16 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC16 XZB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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