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274X891

2012 Kia Optima

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,333 mi
Last recorded50,333 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X891
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,333 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,417 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 44,417 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 44,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Kick up to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high kick up to offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 36,806 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 36,806 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,646 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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274X891 is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 67,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 274X891 registered?

274X891 is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 November 2012.

Is 274X891 safe to buy?

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