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LE16 OAM

2016 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,313 mi
Last recorded76,313 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 76,313 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 67,600 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 67,600 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 58,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 50,405 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 50,405 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,535 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 31,397 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 25,873 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 25,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,760 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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LE16 OAM is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OAM, 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 LE16 OAM registered?

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

Is LE16 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE16 OAM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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