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RF16 RLZ

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,257 mi
Last recorded56,257 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 RLZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 56,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 47,140 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 42,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre light on

Pass 30 Aug 2022 35,152 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,977 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,604 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,206 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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RF16 RLZ 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 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 RF16 RLZ, 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 RF16 RLZ registered?

RF16 RLZ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is RF16 RLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 RLZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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