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MM16 GDF

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,893 mi
Last recorded90,893 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM16 GDF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 90,893 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 90,893 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 79,336 miles

Inner front brake discs and pasds worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,534 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,180 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 46,110 miles

all inner brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 39,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 27,744 miles

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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MM16 GDF is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MM16 GDF, 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 MM16 GDF registered?

MM16 GDF is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is MM16 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM16 GDF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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