2016 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · RF16 TVX
2016 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 105,116 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RF16 TVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 105,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RF16 TVX Mileage History
- 18/04/202366,608 mi
- 16/04/202478,945 mi+12,337 mi
- 17/04/202593,270 mi+14,325 mi
- 14/04/2026105,116 mi+11,846 mi
- 14/04/2026105,116 mi
Average of roughly 12,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF16 TVX 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 TVX) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
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