2016 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · CU16 AEM
2016 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2016. Recorded mileage 237,578 miles. MOT valid until 09/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1685cc
CU16 AEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 237,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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CU16 AEM Mileage History
- 17/02/2024208,326 mi
- 27/02/2025221,840 mi+13,514 mi
- 27/02/2025221,840 mi
- 28/02/2026237,573 mi+15,733 mi
- 10/03/2026237,578 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 14,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU16 AEM 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 (CU16 AEM) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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