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AV12 RUU

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,006 mi
Last recorded190,006 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 RUU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 190,006 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 183,202 miles

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Apr 2023 183,202 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Apr 2022 172,020 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Apr 2021 158,635 miles

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

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 May 2019 139,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 139,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 132,732 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,832 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

minor damage to windscreen

n/s/f tyre tread depth wearing thin

o/s/f tyre tread depth wearing thin

Pass 11 Apr 2016 125,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front crankshaft outer pulley adrift and belt running on inner part of the pulley

underbody covers fitted at the time of the test obscuring some components

Fail 11 Apr 2016 125,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front crankshaft outer pulley adrift and belt running on inner part of the pulley

underbody covers fitted at the time of the test obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,653 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 83,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AV12 RUU is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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AV12 RUU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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