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SO57 ALE

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,683 mi
Last recorded34,683 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 ALE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 34,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 32,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 30,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 27,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 23,798 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyres showing inner edge wear

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall [damage close to cords] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 21,541 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,299 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view

Pass 26 Feb 2019 18,839 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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SO57 ALE is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black 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 SO57 ALE, 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 SO57 ALE registered?

SO57 ALE is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SO57 ALE safe to buy?

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