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LD16 TVJ

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,141 mi
Last recorded43,141 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 TVJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 43,141 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 35,455 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))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 32,098 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2023 29,105 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 25,378 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 20,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 17,789 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 14,141 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

front tyres perishing

undertray fitted

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 TVJ is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 TVJ, 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

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What year was LD16 TVJ registered?

LD16 TVJ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is LD16 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD16 TVJ 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.

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