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AU12 WDN

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,118 mi
Last recorded110,118 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WDN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 110,118 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 109,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 103,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,340 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,366 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 90,325 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,740 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 78,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,607 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 63,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,126 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall has splits not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn edges

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres bald on edges

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,206 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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AU12 WDN is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was AU12 WDN registered?

AU12 WDN is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AU12 WDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 WDN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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