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YD16 XWZ

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,144 mi
Last recorded96,144 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 XWZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 96,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 96,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 85,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,299 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,464 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 41,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,078 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 34,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 30,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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YD16 XWZ is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YD16 XWZ, 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 YD16 XWZ registered?

YD16 XWZ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is YD16 XWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD16 XWZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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