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LF16 MUW

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,750 mi
Last recorded94,750 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 MUW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 85,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,133 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLITS OUTER SIDEWALL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SPLIT / PERISHED ( JUST LEGAL )

Fail 13 Oct 2022 73,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLITS OUTER SIDEWALL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SPLIT / PERISHED ( JUST LEGAL )

Pass 7 Oct 2021 61,944 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SPLITS OUTER SIDE WALL

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE CORNERING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,797 miles

BOTH FRONT CORNERING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

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

TEMPOARARY REPAIR TO NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS

Fail 14 Oct 2020 52,797 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT CORNERING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

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

TEMPOARARY REPAIR TO NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,257 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 43,257 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))

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

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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LF16 MUW is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF16 MUW, 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 LF16 MUW registered?

LF16 MUW is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is LF16 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 MUW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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