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LF16 SYJ

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,525 mi
Last recorded65,525 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 65,525 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 62,205 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 16 Feb 2024 58,998 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,326 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED OUTER EDGE

Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,977 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyre cracking in tread pattern

offside and nearside cornering lights not working

offside front tyre puncture repair

Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

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 SYJ is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF16 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

LF16 SYJ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LF16 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 SYJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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