2016 Kia Carens · 5,845 MOT tests
2016 Kia Carens reliability
2016 Kia Carenss fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 Carens years (5,845 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- 26.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 58,467
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,845
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 9% of tests fail here (107% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Kia Carens
Fail rate by area
- Brakes9%
- Tyres8.6%
- Lights and electrics7.6%
- Suspension4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.67%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.28%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.05%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.92%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (14.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.9%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.24%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.95%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Kia Carens reliable?
2016 Kia Carenss fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 Carens years (5,845 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Kia Carens MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.05% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.67% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Kia Carens have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Kia Carens shows 58,467 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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