2016 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · RO16 OTW
2016 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 99,571 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO16 OTW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 99,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO16 OTW 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 (RO16 OTW) between October 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RO16 OTW Mileage History
- 24/10/202486,018 mi
- 15/10/202595,787 mi+9,769 mi
- 15/10/202595,787 mi
- 15/06/202699,559 mi+3,772 mi
- 19/06/202699,571 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 8,213 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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