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AC12 SEB

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,770 mi
Last recorded80,770 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC12 SEB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,770 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 80,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,469 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 61,469 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Secured cable that had been touching turbo (1.9.2a)

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 11 Nov 2016 48,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 30,290 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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AC12 SEB is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC12 SEB registered?

AC12 SEB is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is AC12 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC12 SEB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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