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CA12 HZF

2012 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,772 mi
Last recorded86,772 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HZF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,162 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 82,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,188 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,543 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,433 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 49,433 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,903 miles

Nearside Rear tyre signs of cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,715 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,877 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 20 Jun 2015 26,845 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine managment light on

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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CA12 HZF is a 2012 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA12 HZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA12 HZF registered?

CA12 HZF is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is CA12 HZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 HZF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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