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AF62 KMA

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,527 mi
Last recorded167,527 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KMA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 167,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion nearside/offside rear and nearside front brake pipes at hose ends

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components

Fail 8 Oct 2025 167,527 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion nearside/offside rear and nearside front brake pipes at hose ends

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components

wear/score mark nearside rear outer brake disc face

Pass 18 Oct 2024 151,822 miles

Front front brake in balance 28 % out

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Rear rear brakes noise on rotation

excess oil leak / full under body of car and suspension

Fail 18 Oct 2024 151,821 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended can not connect belt (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front front brake in balance 28 % out

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Rear rear brakes noise on rotation

excess oil leak / full under body of car and suspension

Pass 26 Oct 2023 137,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some imbalance front brakes nearside lower effort 22%

some separation offside rear trailing arm main mounting bush

stone chip in windscreen

nearside/offside rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2023 137,965 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended clasp missing (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some imbalance front brakes nearside lower effort 22%

some separation offside rear trailing arm main mounting bush

stone chip in windscreen

nearside/offside rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,767 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside/offside front and rear brake pipes at hose ends showing surface corrosion

stone chip in windscreen

steering noise/knock from top steering motor when vehicle is running

Fail 7 Oct 2022 122,754 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside/offside front and rear brake pipes at hose ends showing surface corrosion

stone chip in windscreen

steering noise/knock from top steering motor when vehicle is running

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,138 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 113,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,003 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 104,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,031 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 99,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 15 Apr 2017 95,830 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,014 miles

nearside rear tyre low inner edge and sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre low inner edge and sidewall damage

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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AF62 KMA is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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AF62 KMA is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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