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BF62 BHY

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,709 mi
Last recorded59,709 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BHY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,709 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 59,709 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,870 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 47,655 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,303 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 46,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 44,832 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 41,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,862 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,125 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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BF62 BHY is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF62 BHY, 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 BF62 BHY registered?

BF62 BHY is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is BF62 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 BHY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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