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PJ16 WNX

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,336 mi
Last recorded171,336 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 WNX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 171,336 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 171,334 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 169,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 162,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 162,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 139,152 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,128 miles

Damage to offside front door and wing

Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2019 104,124 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Damage to offside front door and wing

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Tyres worn slightly out of shape

Pass 10 May 2019 88,271 miles

Damage to offside front door and wing.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 May 2019 88,271 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Damage to offside front door and wing.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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PJ16 WNX is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue 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 PJ16 WNX, 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 PJ16 WNX registered?

PJ16 WNX is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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