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AU62 TVK

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,426 mi
Last recorded122,426 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 TVK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 122,426 miles

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

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

surface correction under the vehicle and some components

Pass 24 Aug 2024 101,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 83,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative but o/s still provides enough water on screen

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 64,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 49,012 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,839 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU62 TVK is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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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What year was AU62 TVK registered?

AU62 TVK is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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