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SL16 XZP

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,928 mi
Last recorded99,928 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 XZP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 99,928 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 87,964 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 87,964 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 87,748 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,429 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 75,429 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,681 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 62,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm also wearing on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm also wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,932 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,112 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 39,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 28,626 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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SL16 XZP is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SL16 XZP, 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 SL16 XZP registered?

SL16 XZP is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SL16 XZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL16 XZP 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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