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LD16 BGV

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,798 mi
Last recorded93,798 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 BGV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 93,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,001 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 75,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,498 miles

Front Coolant leak Signs at base of radiator. ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 70,498 miles

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

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

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

Front Coolant leak Signs at base of radiator. ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 57,667 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 33,715 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 33,714 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped (1.1.14 (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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LD16 BGV is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue 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 LD16 BGV, 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 LD16 BGV registered?

LD16 BGV is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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