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SY62 MUP

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,811 mi
Last recorded85,811 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 MUP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 85,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,207 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 60,595 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,275 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 52,742 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 48,680 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,519 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R Belts ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,870 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 29,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,300 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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SY62 MUP is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SY62 MUP, 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 SY62 MUP registered?

SY62 MUP is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is SY62 MUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 MUP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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