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YG62 KZC

2012 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,174 mi
Last recorded67,174 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 KZC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 67,174 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 67,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 61,522 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 55,851 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 47,421 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 8 Oct 2021 46,769 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,578 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,546 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 32,643 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 25,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 15,049 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 15,002 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YG62 KZC is a 2012 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG62 KZC, 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

How do I check the history of YG62 KZC?

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What year was YG62 KZC registered?

YG62 KZC is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is YG62 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 KZC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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