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NU62 LFS

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,343 mi
Last recorded72,343 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 LFS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 72,343 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nsf and osf. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nsr and osr. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,799 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade

Fail 7 Oct 2019 58,799 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade

Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,284 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 48,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake discs scored

nearside front tyre showing signs of perishing also slightly worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge also showing signs of perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,527 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 38,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside wiper meets mot criteria however is leaving streaks as it cleans.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 29,004 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 29,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,524 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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NU62 LFS is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol 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 NU62 LFS, 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 NU62 LFS registered?

NU62 LFS is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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