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FT12 XWA

2012 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,531 mi
Last recorded83,531 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 XWA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 83,531 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 83,491 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 83,392 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 80,936 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 80,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 64,868 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 53,205 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 52,412 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,940 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 22,507 miles

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Pass 23 May 2017 18,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 15,012 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 11,452 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 11,452 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FT12 XWA is a 2012 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT12 XWA, 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

How do I check the history of FT12 XWA?

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What year was FT12 XWA registered?

FT12 XWA is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is FT12 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 XWA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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