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YR16 LJK

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,989 mi
Last recorded100,989 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 LJK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 100,989 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 90,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Bonnet safety catch seized up.

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,127 miles

bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,658 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,677 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 51,483 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 42,678 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 42,631 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 31,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 31,296 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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YR16 LJK is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR16 LJK, 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 YR16 LJK registered?

YR16 LJK is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is YR16 LJK safe to buy?

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