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LE16 OBA

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,240 mi
Last recorded79,240 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 OBA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 79,240 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,164 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 63,020 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,745 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 46,745 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 33,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,313 miles

both rear seats down at time of test

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 OBA is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver 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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

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

Is LE16 OBA safe to buy?

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