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AF12 VLL

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,043 mi
Last recorded155,043 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VLL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 155,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 155,043 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 142,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,322 miles

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm advise these be replaced.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 122,303 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm advise these be replaced.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 100,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,811 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,808 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 70,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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AF12 VLL is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2012 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 62,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 VLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF12 VLL is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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