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AO62 CZF

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,589 mi
Last recorded223,589 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 CZF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 223,589 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

timing chain noisy

Fail 19 May 2023 223,489 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

timing chain noisy

Pass 23 May 2022 198,586 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 198,033 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is a cargo tyre.

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

Pass 26 May 2021 174,310 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 174,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

front exhaust hanger insecure

front fog lamps not working

Pass 19 Aug 2020 164,163 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 163,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle + wont open from inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer/worn inner edges - on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall / wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 132,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has evidence of heat

Nearside Rear brake lag-26% - max limit 30%

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever travel high

loose tools removed from engine bay

minor chip in screen

Fail 7 May 2019 131,692 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has evidence of heat

Nearside Rear brake lag-26% - max limit 30%

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever travel high

loose tools removed from engine bay

minor chip in screen

Pass 9 May 2018 96,826 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 59,548 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn & losing shape inner edge/wearing outer edge/on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 15,644 miles

Engine cover

Undertray fitted

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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AO62 CZF is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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AO62 CZF is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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