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VH03 GRH

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,868 mi
Last recorded58,868 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVH03 GRH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 58,868 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 54,725 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 54,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 49,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 44,456 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 39,016 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,794 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,911 miles

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

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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VH03 GRH is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VH03 GRH, 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 VH03 GRH?

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What year was VH03 GRH registered?

VH03 GRH is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is VH03 GRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VH03 GRH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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