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LD16 XYU

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,928 mi
Last recorded83,928 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 83,928 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damage to inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear puncture repair has been done close to outer sidewall of tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear / rear seat belts not fully checked (boot full and seats stored away)

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 70,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 51,555 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 16 Jan 2023 51,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,769 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Jan 2021 36,166 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 26,116 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 XYU 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 75%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

LD16 XYU is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is LD16 XYU safe to buy?

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