2016 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · LG16 PWN
2016 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 87,677 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG16 PWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 87,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG16 PWN 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 (LG16 PWN) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LG16 PWN Mileage History
- 30/03/202359,262 mi
- 28/03/202467,073 mi+7,811 mi
- 07/03/202577,688 mi+10,615 mi
- 13/03/202687,677 mi+9,989 mi
- 16/03/202687,677 mi
Average of roughly 9,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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