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AJ62 TVT

2012 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,773 mi
Last recorded163,773 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 TVT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 163,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear trailing bushes heavily deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2025 161,684 miles

Emissions too clean

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and covers fitted unable to test some components

Pass 26 Jan 2024 154,003 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 143,199 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2022 136,468 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-body surface rust

Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 125,011 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,983 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,040 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 109,030 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,341 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,690 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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AJ62 TVT is a 2012 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AJ62 TVT registered?

AJ62 TVT is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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