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M1 BDC

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,029 mi
Last recorded72,029 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 BDC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,029 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs and pads worn corroded

both rear tyres perished

coolant leak at radiator area

general component corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2024 65,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn and wall deteriorated, both rear tyres perished 2055516

Offside Rear brake disc scored and inner face corroded

general component corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2023 58,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Nearside Front coil spring upper damage

component corrosion

coolant level low

Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,027 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes corrosion at rear

coolant level low

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 32,150 miles

both rear tyres badly perished, nail osf 2055516

front and rear brake discs lipped and slightly corroded

rear brake pads worn close to limit

some body damages

Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,617 miles

both front tyres close to limit and perished 2055516

front and rear brake pads worn close to limit

rear tyres perished

washer os blocked

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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M1 BDC is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M1 BDC, 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 M1 BDC registered?

M1 BDC is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is M1 BDC safe to buy?

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