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RV16 YUC

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,695 mi
Last recorded115,695 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 115,695 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 115,695 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,371 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,037 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 69,935 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 57,530 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 57,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 44,764 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,856 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 31,136 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 31,136 miles

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

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

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 YUC is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUC, 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

How do I check the history of RV16 YUC?

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What year was RV16 YUC registered?

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

Is RV16 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 YUC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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