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SK12 TXC

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,263 mi
Last recorded55,263 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 TXC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,263 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 55,263 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,775 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,586 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 45,247 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,428 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,015 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,703 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,606 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,953 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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SK12 TXC is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SK12 TXC, 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 SK12 TXC?

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What year was SK12 TXC registered?

SK12 TXC is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is SK12 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 TXC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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