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AB12 DEE

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 DEE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 98,568 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 93,788 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,972 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 81,593 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))

Parking brake requires adjustment near side rear

Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,645 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 13 Dec 2019 51,534 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,264 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 46,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,500 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,187 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 36,187 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both have long cuts on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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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AB12 DEE is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB12 DEE registered?

AB12 DEE is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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