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LT16 UOV

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 UOV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,102 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,834 miles

vehicle underside very muddy

Pass 24 Oct 2023 58,254 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 58,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,542 miles

Mud covering some testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,210 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 39,210 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed out completely (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin maybe also below 1.5 mm on inside. Wheels off inspection strongly advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,584 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,424 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 18,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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LT16 UOV is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT16 UOV, 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.

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What year was LT16 UOV registered?

LT16 UOV is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 June 2016.

Is LT16 UOV safe to buy?

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