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YY16 CTE

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 CTE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 98,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 92,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 84,316 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively on all four wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2023 72,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule connection to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule connection to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 59,530 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 49,656 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 43,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 29 May 2020 43,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 27,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides front tyres have numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides rear tyres have numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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YY16 CTE is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY16 CTE, 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 YY16 CTE registered?

YY16 CTE is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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