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WJ16 FWF

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,054 mi
Last recorded70,054 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 FWF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 70,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & damaged to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Fail 27 Feb 2026 70,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & damaged to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Pass 7 Mar 2025 54,125 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 53,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 42,682 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 37,720 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 37,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 31,311 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,734 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 24,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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WJ16 FWF is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ16 FWF, 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 WJ16 FWF registered?

WJ16 FWF is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is WJ16 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ16 FWF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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