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AK62 ZWJ

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,446 mi
Last recorded129,446 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2024 129,446 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Minimum handbrake attainment only just met (16%), it appears your breaking system needs adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 127,686 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 127,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( deferent from other side) and missing boll joint pins (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 127,543 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 127,542 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (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 13 Oct 2020 126,670 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,524 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 100,524 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,594 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,121 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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AK62 ZWJ is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZWJ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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