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GL61 OLP

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,490 mi
Last recorded103,490 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 OLP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 103,490 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 96,069 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 96,069 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 79,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 72,861 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 67,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 61,317 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,716 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 46,169 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 38,950 miles

Both rear tyre's perishing/cracking due to age

Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,614 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around inner and outer side walls

Offside Rear tyre cracking around inner and outer side walls

Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,978 miles

n/s/f tyre worn in centre

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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GL61 OLP is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL61 OLP, 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 GL61 OLP registered?

GL61 OLP is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is GL61 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 OLP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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