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OY16 WXU

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,993 mi
Last recorded24,993 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 WXU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 24,993 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 24,220 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components

Fail 29 Aug 2024 24,220 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components

Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 21,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 19,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,937 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 15,882 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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OY16 WXU is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue 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 OY16 WXU, 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 OY16 WXU registered?

OY16 WXU is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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