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SY62 YAK

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,594 mi
Last recorded72,594 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 72,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,535 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 53,282 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 53,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 44,714 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 40,305 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Suspension Arm, Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 40,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R15 94H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Suspension Arm, Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,133 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arm Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 29,861 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,937 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,564 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 YAK 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 84.6%.

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 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 YAK, 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 SY62 YAK registered?

SY62 YAK is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is SY62 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 YAK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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