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RV16 YUB

2016 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,461 mi
Last recorded119,461 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 119,461 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 119,403 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/s/f and the N/s/f anti roll bar links dust cover torn apart (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 107,636 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 107,636 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,949 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 94,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 94,371 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 76,873 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,017 miles

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

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 REAR ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,733 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 42,417 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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 YUB is a 2016 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

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

Is RV16 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 YUB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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