2016 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · RF16 TJY
2016 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 75,170 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF16 TJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 75,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF16 TJY 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 (RF16 TJY) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RF16 TJY Mileage History
- 04/07/202346,276 mi
- 06/07/202346,276 mi
- 08/07/202459,401 mi+13,125 mi
- 03/07/202569,860 mi+10,459 mi
- 11/10/202575,170 mi+5,310 mi
Average of roughly 12,716 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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