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BT61 TSO

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,008 mi
Last recorded96,008 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 TSO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 96,008 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 89,476 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 84,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,989 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,251 miles

Offside Front brake slightly sticking and worn

Fail 4 Jan 2017 72,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake slightly sticking and worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,918 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 44,761 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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BT61 TSO is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT61 TSO, 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 BT61 TSO registered?

BT61 TSO is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is BT61 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 TSO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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