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RV16 YTY

2016 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,439 mi
Last recorded52,439 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 YTY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 52,439 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 52,439 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear [in boot] (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 47,994 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 44,615 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 44,615 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 39,828 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 34,387 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread edge worn low

Rear o/s & n/s tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2020 32,068 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 32,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 26,850 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 22,953 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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RV16 YTY is a 2016 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV16 YTY, 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 RV16 YTY registered?

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

Is RV16 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 YTY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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