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LE16 NWU

2016 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,194 mi
Last recorded50,194 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 NWU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 50,194 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn ON edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2025 42,370 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2024 34,908 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))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 28,902 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 21,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up on side wall

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 14,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Pass 29 Jun 2020 11,848 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 7,480 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 7,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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LE16 NWU is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LE16 NWU, 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 LE16 NWU registered?

LE16 NWU is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is LE16 NWU safe to buy?

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