2016 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · LC16 EOH

The vehicle achieved a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 6 May 2025 at 101,478 miles, following a failure recorded five days earlier at 101,317 miles. No specific defects were recorded against either test. This pattern of failure and immediate re-test, with no listed advisories or faults, typically indicates minor consumable items such as windscreen washers, a single failed bulb, or documentation discrepancies rather than underlying mechanical deterioration. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, with the vehicle passing every test it has undertaken across the five-year record provided. The recorded mileage of 101,478 miles on a 2016 vehicle represents approximately 10,148 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK annual usage. The progression between tests shows consistent accumulation: 12,258 miles between April 2023 and April 2024, followed by 13,713 miles to the May 2025 test. This steady mileage growth suggests regular, moderate use rather than periods of prolonged inactivity or unusually heavy wear. However, the most recent MOT is now over fourteen months old, placing the vehicle close to its next mandatory test deadline. A buyer should verify whether a current MOT certificate is in place or is imminent. The MOT record contains no advisories, no structural corrosion notes, and no recurring mechanical faults across any test. This clean history suggests the vehicle has not suffered from the suspension bush deterioration, brake caliper binding, or exhaust corrosion issues sometimes seen on higher-mileage examples of this model. Nevertheless, a vehicle approaching 102,000 miles with no recorded brake or suspension work warrants close physical inspection. The brake pads, discs, and callipers should be examined for wear and freedom of movement, the suspension geometry checked for play in the joints, and the engine bay inspected for oil leaks around the valve cover and timing cover seals, which are known wear points on this engine family. Given the absence of any documented faults, the record implies responsible basic upkeep, but in-person verification remains essential before purchase.