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PJ12 FRR

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,797 mi
Last recorded74,797 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 FRR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,797 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,470 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 38,285 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 22,708 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 19,504 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 18,662 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 14,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PJ12 FRR is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ12 FRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ12 FRR?

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What year was PJ12 FRR registered?

PJ12 FRR is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is PJ12 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ12 FRR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ12 FRR have outstanding finance?

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