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LF16 YLO

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,430 mi
Last recorded65,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 YLO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 65,430 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT / REAR DOOR ( BODY DAMAGE )

OFFSIDE CORNERING LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT WING ( BODY DAMAGE )

Fail 23 Jan 2024 65,430 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT / REAR DOOR ( BODY DAMAGE )

OFFSIDE CORNERING LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT WING ( BODY DAMAGE )

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 48,415 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 48,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 43,623 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 43,623 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 35,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 25,466 miles

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

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

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 YLO is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver 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 YLO, 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

How do I check the history of LF16 YLO?

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What year was LF16 YLO registered?

LF16 YLO is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is LF16 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 YLO 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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