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WJ12 ZTZ

2012 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,603 mi
Last recorded81,603 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 ZTZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 81,603 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 80,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,832 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,122 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 70,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 60,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,336 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,549 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,100 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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WJ12 ZTZ is a 2012 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WJ12 ZTZ, 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

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What year was WJ12 ZTZ registered?

WJ12 ZTZ is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is WJ12 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 ZTZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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