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B12 TAM

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,112 mi
Last recorded88,112 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 TAM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 88,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 76,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 56,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 45,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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B12 TAM is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 57,842 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 9 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B12 TAM registered?

B12 TAM is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is B12 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 TAM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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