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GJ12 SVN

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,655 mi
Last recorded92,655 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 SVN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,655 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,856 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 68,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished. 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 55,678 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 55,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,460 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 46,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 31,944 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GJ12 SVN is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ12 SVN, 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 GJ12 SVN registered?

GJ12 SVN is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GJ12 SVN safe to buy?

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