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LE16 NXS

2016 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,124 mi
Last recorded63,124 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 63,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 58,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 58,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,471 miles

Rear Tyres treads are perishing, 205/55/16

Fail 1 Aug 2022 47,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyres treads are perishing, 205/55/16

Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,092 miles

Body damage nearside front door and sill

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (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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LE16 NXS 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 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 LE16 NXS, 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 NXS registered?

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

Is LE16 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE16 NXS 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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