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PF16 WBW

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,167 mi
Last recorded65,167 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF16 WBW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 65,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged but not emitting white light

Fail 2 Jan 2026 65,163 miles

Central Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position handle problem (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be opened from inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 4mm on inner brake pad and discs have a rust lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 4mm on inner brake pad and discs have a rust lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens has been repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 53,755 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not affecting light output

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

Rear fog lights inoperative

Pass 3 Jan 2024 47,373 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not affecting light out put

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lights not working

Fail 3 Jan 2024 47,373 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not affecting light out put

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

front fog lights not working

Pass 21 Dec 2022 40,233 miles

Front fog lights not working.

Offside Rear lamp damaged.

engine & under covers.

Fail 21 Dec 2022 40,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front fog lights not working.

Offside Rear lamp damaged.

engine & under covers.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 33,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front. (both tyres close & worn on edges). (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front offside front fog lights not working.

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 33,384 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & insurecure. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged & sharp edges. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front. (both tyres close & worn on edges). (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front offside front fog lights not working.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,547 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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PF16 WBW is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PF16 WBW, 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 PF16 WBW registered?

PF16 WBW is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is PF16 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF16 WBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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