2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

1,731 MOT tests in 2024. 68.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time68.9%
Failed or needed repairs31.1%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,731 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    107 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    52 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    43 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes16.0%
  2. Lights & electrics11.4%
  3. Tyres9.0%
  4. Suspension7.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 68.9% of 2016 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,731 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).