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AV62 FBN

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,807 mi
Last recorded100,807 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FBN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 90,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake needs adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 79,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,183 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 73,168 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control lamp (7.12 (e))

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

Slight noise from steering rack/system

Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,515 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,216 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 33,947 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 24 May 2016 31,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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AV62 FBN is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black 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 AV62 FBN registered?

AV62 FBN is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is AV62 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 FBN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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