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LD16 VDT

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,680 mi
Last recorded93,680 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 93,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 89,809 miles

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 25 Aug 2025 89,809 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,827 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belts look to be in good condition. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Light on dash.

Fail 28 Aug 2024 79,827 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belts look to be in good condition. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Light on dash.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 70,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 42,430 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,731 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 VDT is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

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

Is LD16 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD16 VDT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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