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LD16 KGF

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,857 mi
Last recorded74,857 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 KGF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,857 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 74,855 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 38% on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,201 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 59,693 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,868 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 51,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 44,400 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 44,374 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 37,898 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 4 Aug 2021 37,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,965 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 31,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 24,508 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 24,508 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (3.4 (b) (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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LD16 KGF is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KGF, 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 KGF registered?

LD16 KGF is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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