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SE12 OKR

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 OKR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,850 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 73,849 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Body component likely to become detached Both sides (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,536 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jul 2017 70,536 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm badly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre on 2mm badly worn on edges (205/60/16)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,478 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,735 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 34,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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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SE12 OKR is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SE12 OKR, 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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SE12 OKR is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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