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EO12 NNK

2012 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 NNK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 107,707 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 107,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2024 103,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,727 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 92,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,383 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 86,381 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,633 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 73,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,294 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,312 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 38,312 miles

Offside Rear 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 plus showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STRONG ADVISORY nearside rear tyre sowing signs of perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,187 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres perishing sidewalls,close to wear marks

rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

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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EO12 NNK is a 2012 Kia Carens in Black 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 EO12 NNK, 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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What year was EO12 NNK registered?

EO12 NNK is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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