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WU12 UHE

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,736 mi
Last recorded104,736 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 UHE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 104,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 99,171 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))

Pass 3 May 2024 93,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust corroded

offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2024 93,956 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor cannot be stowed in the upright position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also missing split pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre hitting bracket (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also missing split pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front ABS wire stretched

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end split pin missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front ABS wire stretched and rubbing on brake hose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on ABS wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end split pin missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 86,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f ball joint boot splitting

o/s/sun visor loose / corrosion on rear springs / corrosion on suspension units / marks on screen

split pins missing on n/s/f bottom ball joint x track rod end

Fail 22 Apr 2023 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f ball joint boot splitting

o/s/sun visor loose / corrosion on rear springs / corrosion on suspension units / marks on screen

split pins missing on n/s/f bottom ball joint x track rod end

Pass 30 Apr 2022 79,250 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,778 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,750 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 77,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 75,165 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 75,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 71,189 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,700 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight perishing in tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2017 60,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight perishing in tyre

both front tyres bald on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,103 miles

Front tyres have slight wear on edges

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

too clean for emissions test

Fail 9 Jul 2015 37,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

too clean for emissions test

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,644 miles

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

nearside front wiper worn

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

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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WU12 UHE is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU12 UHE, 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 WU12 UHE registered?

WU12 UHE is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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