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AV61 YUA

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,090 mi
Last recorded80,090 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YUA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 80,090 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 80,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 77,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 77,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,340 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 73,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

NSF foglamp inop

Fail 9 Dec 2021 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 62,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 43,322 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 21,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 6,859 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 13 Aug 2017 1,212 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,118 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV61 YUA is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV61 YUA registered?

AV61 YUA is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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