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T31 TSF

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,157 mi
Last recorded71,157 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 TSF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 71,157 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 61,548 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,219 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 52,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 38,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/ 55/ 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 25,969 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 18 Jan 2021 14,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 10,395 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 5,887 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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T31 TSF is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T31 TSF, 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 T31 TSF registered?

T31 TSF is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is T31 TSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T31 TSF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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