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LD16 XVN

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,629 mi
Last recorded45,629 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 45,629 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 45,629 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 40,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush beginning to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush beginning to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 34,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 26,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 19,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 19,883 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 16,278 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 12,291 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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 XVN is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN?

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What year was LD16 XVN registered?

LD16 XVN is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is LD16 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD16 XVN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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