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YK16 EMT

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,552 mi
Last recorded196,552 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 EMT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 196,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 191,897 miles

off side front lower ball joint dust cover small split

very slight lump on near side front tyre side wall

Fail 10 Jul 2025 191,897 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

off side front lower ball joint dust cover small split

very slight lump on near side front tyre side wall

Pass 24 Jul 2024 175,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Jul 2024 175,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jul 2023 153,691 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 140,518 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 140,489 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 125,317 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 21 Jul 2021 125,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn low

off side handbrake poor

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,991 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,532 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 85,532 miles

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

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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YK16 EMT is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black 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 YK16 EMT, 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 YK16 EMT registered?

YK16 EMT is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is YK16 EMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 EMT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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