2012 KIA Carens 1.6L Diesel · SW12 ABU
2012 KIA Carens (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 64,946 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW12 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 64,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW12 ABU Mileage History
- 07/07/202355,960 mi
- 16/07/202460,626 mi+4,666 mi
- 22/07/202460,626 mi
- 22/07/202564,946 mi+4,320 mi
- 22/07/202564,946 mi
Average of roughly 4,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 ABU 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 (SW12 ABU) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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