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YH62 YML

2012 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,339 mi
Last recorded118,339 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Carens62,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 YML
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 118,339 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 109,515 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 101,777 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,239 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 83,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 83,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,777 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,967 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,793 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)

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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YH62 YML is a 2012 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 YH62 YML, 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 YH62 YML registered?

YH62 YML is a 2012 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YH62 YML safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 YML 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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