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WF16 HSL

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,522 mi
Last recorded71,522 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 HSL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,522 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 71,520 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2025 71,168 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 71,167 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 71,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 69,509 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 69,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,574 miles

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

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

Parking Brake Efficiency Reading Low

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyre Side Walls Rubbed / Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 63,574 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake Efficiency Reading Low

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyre Side Walls Rubbed / Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,522 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 24,120 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 9,946 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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WF16 HSL is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WF16 HSL, 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 WF16 HSL registered?

WF16 HSL is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is WF16 HSL safe to buy?

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