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AV62 TWM

2012 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,000 mi
Last recorded163,000 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 TWM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 163,000 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 162,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 155,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 146,924 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 130,341 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,980 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 114,565 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,489 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,880 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,333 miles

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

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)

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 TWM is a 2012 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWM registered?

AV62 TWM is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AV62 TWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 TWM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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