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ML12 XKU

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,407 mi
Last recorded154,407 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 XKU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 154,407 miles

Front washers poor

Fail 23 Jun 2022 154,407 miles

Front washers poor

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

Pass 28 May 2021 139,068 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 139,068 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 128,641 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 126,187 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 126,187 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 115,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 115,537 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,490 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,900 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 63,900 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 56,559 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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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.

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