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GU12 NXG

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,880 mi
Last recorded104,880 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 NXG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,880 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 104,880 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,121 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction slight crack in screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,121 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction slight crack in screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,232 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,219 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,816 miles

near side rear tyre inner edge bald and close to limits

Fail 28 Apr 2017 85,816 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

near side rear tyre inner edge bald and close to limits

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,533 miles

near side front, and off side rear tyres inner edges wearing

off side front tyre inner edge badly worn

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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GU12 NXG is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU12 NXG, 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 GU12 NXG registered?

GU12 NXG is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is GU12 NXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 NXG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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