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ST62 DHM

2012 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,896 mi
Last recorded117,896 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 DHM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,896 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,893 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both of (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured towbar (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,589 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 102,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6th and 7th rear seats ()

Fail 19 Jul 2019 83,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6th and 7th rear seats ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,515 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,823 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 45,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,778 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 26,778 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing x2 clasps unavailable for inspection (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,932 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

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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ST62 DHM is a 2012 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ST62 DHM, 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 ST62 DHM registered?

ST62 DHM is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is ST62 DHM safe to buy?

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