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AK12 ABO

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,539 mi
Last recorded147,539 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ABO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 147,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 137,862 miles

Brake pedal creeps to floor when held under pressure. Has reserve travel at point when brakes lock in brake rollers.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Screen and camera removed from rear view mirror.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at both rear brake disc surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 137,641 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal creeps to floor when held under pressure. Has reserve travel at point when brakes lock in brake rollers.

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Screen and camera removed from rear view mirror.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at both rear brake disc surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 130,185 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 122,269 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 118,295 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 113,751 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 102,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,726 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,366 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 86,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,046 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,491 miles

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded/lipped

front and rear brake pads low

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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AK12 ABO is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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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AK12 ABO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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