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AV12 VNN

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,818 mi
Last recorded37,818 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VNN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 37,818 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 34,521 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 29,905 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,506 miles

steering column lower bush has slight play

suspension components rusting

Pass 29 May 2020 18,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 13,863 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 6,145 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,752 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,108 miles

emission too clean

Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2015 106,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VNN is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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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AV12 VNN is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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