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DU12 LPA

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,326 mi
Last recorded83,326 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 LPA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 83,326 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 83,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 77,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 77,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,761 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 71,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,821 miles

Slight play in front joints

Pass 28 May 2019 58,636 miles

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,743 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner front wishbone bush fitted incorrectly

Offside Front Inner front wishbone bush fitted incorrectly

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,041 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,240 miles

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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DU12 LPA is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU12 LPA, 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 DU12 LPA registered?

DU12 LPA is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is DU12 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 LPA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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