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CR55 MAM

2012 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

124,209 mi
Last recorded124,209 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR55 MAM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 124,209 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 124,181 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Heat shield corroded and resting on prop shaft (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2026 128,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 117,448 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 111,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2025 109,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,437 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel tank heat shield corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,097 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 83,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 81,426 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 83,012 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 79,257 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,029 miles

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))

Pass 20 May 2021 62,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 54,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,109 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,882 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,224 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 20,817 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,862 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CR55 MAM is a 2012 Kia Carens in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CR55 MAM, 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 CR55 MAM registered?

CR55 MAM is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is CR55 MAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR55 MAM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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