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DG12 XSK

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,396 mi
Last recorded109,396 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XSK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 109,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,979 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 108,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,559 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 102,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 95,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,840 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 88,839 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 49,667 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 49,657 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,031 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 38,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,374 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm & cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Front pads approx 75% worn

Fail 23 Mar 2015 28,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres on 2mm & cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Front pads approx 75% worn

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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DG12 XSK is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DG12 XSK, 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 DG12 XSK registered?

DG12 XSK is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is DG12 XSK safe to buy?

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