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MF12 JVN

2012 Kia Carens

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,295 mi
Last recorded62,295 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 JVN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 62,295 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 60,207 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,445 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,319 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 39,633 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,133 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 29,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,479 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 9,987 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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MF12 JVN is a 2012 Kia Carens in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MF12 JVN, 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 MF12 JVN registered?

MF12 JVN is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MF12 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 JVN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF12 JVN have outstanding finance?

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