2016 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · AJ16 FDA
2016 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 95,178 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ16 FDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 95,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ16 FDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Carens (AJ16 FDA) between May 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
AJ16 FDA Mileage History
- 28/05/202585,391 mi
- 05/06/202585,728 mi+337 mi
- 22/05/202694,926 mi+9,198 mi
- 21/07/202695,176 mi+250 mi
- 28/07/202695,178 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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