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VA16 PVD

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,700 mi
Last recorded102,700 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 PVD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 102,700 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 83,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,347 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 57,333 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,726 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 48,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,918 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2020 40,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,449 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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VA16 PVD 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 75%.

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 VA16 PVD, 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 VA16 PVD registered?

VA16 PVD is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is VA16 PVD safe to buy?

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