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BD12 OBZ

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,237 mi
Last recorded62,237 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 OBZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 62,237 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 55,196 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 49,304 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,689 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 37,299 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 30,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 26,449 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,232 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 17,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 13,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 8,711 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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BD12 OBZ is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD12 OBZ, 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 BD12 OBZ registered?

BD12 OBZ is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 OBZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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