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LD16 KEJ

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,542 mi
Last recorded28,542 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 KEJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 28,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 27,468 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 26,544 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 25,421 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 23,669 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 22,432 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 21,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 17,254 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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LD16 KEJ is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LD16 KEJ, 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

How do I check the history of LD16 KEJ?

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What year was LD16 KEJ registered?

LD16 KEJ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is LD16 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD16 KEJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD16 KEJ have outstanding finance?

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