MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front washers poor
Front washers poor
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal spongy
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm plus worn on outer edge (205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake foot pedal little reserve travel - adjustment or repair advised
Brake pedal spongy
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm plus worn on outer edge (205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake foot pedal little reserve travel - adjustment or repair advised
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ML12 XKU is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 ML12 XKU, 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 ML12 XKU registered?
ML12 XKU is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 May 2012.
Is ML12 XKU safe to buy?
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