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B7 RLY

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,191 mi
Last recorded131,191 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 RLY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 131,191 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 128,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has age related surfice corrosion

Pass 21 May 2024 124,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 120,244 miles

Central Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 23 May 2022 110,670 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2022 110,670 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 99,906 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2020 89,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 80,695 miles

all brake pipes greased

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 23 May 2019 80,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn not part of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 68,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 24 May 2018 68,856 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 57,021 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 57,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,207 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,402 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B7 RLY is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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B7 RLY is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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