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AV62 KJE

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,426 mi
Last recorded56,426 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 KJE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 56,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 52,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,267 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 45,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,182 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 42,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,693 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,337 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,040 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,220 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

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 KJE is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver 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 KJE registered?

AV62 KJE is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AV62 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 KJE 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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