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RF16 TKT

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,156 mi
Last recorded104,156 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 98,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear bench ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 very close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 98,407 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear bench ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 very close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,288 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,753 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 86,753 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 74,442 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Dec 2021 74,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,861 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 63,851 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2019 46,670 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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RF16 TKT 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 RF16 TKT, 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 RF16 TKT registered?

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

Is RF16 TKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 TKT 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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