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PE61 NLC

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,788 mi
Last recorded194,788 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 NLC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 194,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 194,788 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 186,144 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 186,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 148,872 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth to metal on the edge (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 148,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth to metal on the edge (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 38,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,237 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PE61 NLC is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 PE61 NLC, 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 PE61 NLC registered?

PE61 NLC is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is PE61 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE61 NLC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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