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AU62 TVP

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,186 mi
Last recorded106,186 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 TVP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,186 miles

noise from steeringwheel when turning and slight play in top column bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2022 93,815 miles

noise from steering column when turning wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2021 80,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 51,494 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,919 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,779 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,582 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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AU62 TVP is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU62 TVP registered?

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

Is AU62 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 TVP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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