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WL16 FBD

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 FBD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 85,798 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 85,795 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation both side (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,509 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,787 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 73,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test OSR and both rear seats missing ()

both sills damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2023 70,378 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner insecure and sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt cable tied to trim, seat with buckle fitted - unable to test (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test OSR and both rear seats missing ()

both sills damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,341 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 46,244 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats ()

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 46,244 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats ()

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,020 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row seat ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row seat ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both third row seat missing ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,830 miles

Offside 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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WL16 FBD 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 66.7%.

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 WL16 FBD, 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 WL16 FBD registered?

WL16 FBD is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is WL16 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL16 FBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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