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LF16 UXH

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,164 mi
Last recorded68,164 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 UXH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 68,164 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 66,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,358 miles

Front Tyres cracking present

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 59,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres cracking present

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 51,280 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly damaged/ chunk missing but no cords present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,761 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not checked/ Inaccessible

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged but no cords present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2021 36,761 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt not checked/ Inaccessible

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged but no cords present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged but no cords present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm/ Very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,271 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 UXH is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

LF16 UXH is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is LF16 UXH safe to buy?

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