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NU62 MXR

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,048 mi
Last recorded63,048 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 MXR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 63,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,006 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 49,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 42,581 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 42,581 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 30,466 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 30,466 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 30,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,584 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,211 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 MXR is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

NU62 MXR is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is NU62 MXR safe to buy?

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