MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,946 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW12 ABU is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SW12 ABU, 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 SW12 ABU registered?
SW12 ABU is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2012.
Is SW12 ABU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW12 ABU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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