2012 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · NU61 BEJ
2012 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 115,896 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
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NU61 BEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2025
- 115,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU61 BEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Carens (NU61 BEJ) between May 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NU61 BEJ Mileage History
- 23/05/202277,097 mi
- 26/05/202277,151 mi+54 mi
- 24/07/2023103,143 mi+25,992 mi
- 19/12/2024115,896 mi+12,753 mi
- 02/01/2025115,896 mi
Average of roughly 14,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Carens
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: KIA CARENS
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Brake Light Switch Contact Carbonisation and Circuit Malfunction(Moderate)
Across second-generation (UN) Carens models, carbon deposits build up on the internal electrical contacts of the brake pedal stop lamp switch. This degradation causes the rear brake lights to either fail to illuminate when braking or stick permanently illuminated once the pedal is released. The malfunctioning switch also disrupts the cruise control and triggers spurious Electronic Stability Control (ESC) dashboard warnings, creating an immediate MOT test failure and rear-end collision hazard that led to UK DVSA safety recalls.
- 2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Soot Accumulation(Moderate)
On 2.0-litre CRDi diesel models used predominantly for short urban school runs and local commuting, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and diesel particulate filter (DPF) fail to achieve passive regeneration temperatures. Soot and sticky oil vapour cake the EGR valve spindle and choke the honeycomb ceramic filter matrix. This triggers limp home mode, sluggish acceleration, excessive tailpipe smoke, and exhaust emissions failures during annual MOT testing.
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- Brake Light Switch Contact Carbonisation and Circuit MalfunctionModerate
Across second-generation (UN) Carens models, carbon deposits build up on the internal electrical contacts of the brake pedal stop lamp switch. This degradation causes the rear brake lights to either fail to illuminate when braking or stick permanently illuminated once the pedal is released. The malfunctioning switch also disrupts the cruise control and triggers spurious Electronic Stability Control (ESC) dashboard warnings, creating an immediate MOT test failure and rear-end collision hazard that led to UK DVSA safety recalls.
- 2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Soot AccumulationModerate
On 2.0-litre CRDi diesel models used predominantly for short urban school runs and local commuting, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and diesel particulate filter (DPF) fail to achieve passive regeneration temperatures. Soot and sticky oil vapour cake the EGR valve spindle and choke the honeycomb ceramic filter matrix. This triggers limp home mode, sluggish acceleration, excessive tailpipe smoke, and exhaust emissions failures during annual MOT testing.
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