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FE12 PXA

2012 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

263,961 mi
Last recorded263,961 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 PXA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 263,961 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 246,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 227,669 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 210,286 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 210,286 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 197,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 162,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

park brake performance just met requirements

Pass 28 Jan 2020 131,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,276 miles

o/s/f - n/s/f - n/s/r tyres worn inside edghes

Fail 18 Jan 2019 112,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f - n/s/f - n/s/r tyres worn inside edghes

Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,182 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,717 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edge

brake application noisy on RBT

offside rear seat belt taped, unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,027 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 62,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,160 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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FE12 PXA is a 2012 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE12 PXA, 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 FE12 PXA registered?

FE12 PXA is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FE12 PXA safe to buy?

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