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AK62 AON

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,347 mi
Last recorded146,347 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 AON
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 146,347 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 131,940 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 131,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 120,260 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 120,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 103,446 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 103,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,284 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 84,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,334 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 75,093 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,184 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,476 miles

Front and rear brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre deflated, no puncture found, reinflated prior to brake test being carried out.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 41,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front and rear brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre deflated, no puncture found, reinflated prior to brake test being carried out.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,081 miles

Child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Items removed from interior mirror before starting test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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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AK62 AON 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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AK62 AON is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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