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RV16 EFE

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,871 mi
Last recorded85,871 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 EFE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 85,871 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,630 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 73,741 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,652 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,380 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,774 miles

Front CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

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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RV16 EFE 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 RV16 EFE, 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 RV16 EFE registered?

RV16 EFE is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RV16 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 EFE 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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