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DA61 YDR

2012 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,905 mi
Last recorded20,905 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YDR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 20,905 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 20,483 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 20,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central stop light inoperative

Pass 15 Feb 2024 19,574 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 19,537 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel foot (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 18,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 17,075 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 17,075 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 15,678 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 15,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 14,465 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 13,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 11,663 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 10,100 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 10,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls slightly cracked / perished

Pass 9 Feb 2016 8,326 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 5,888 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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DA61 YDR is a 2012 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA61 YDR, 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 DA61 YDR registered?

DA61 YDR is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is DA61 YDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 YDR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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