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BB10 BAB

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,890 mi
Last recorded171,890 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB10 BAB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2021 171,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) knocking when steering (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 162,232 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 161,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 160,991 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 160,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 160,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 149,180 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 132,697 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 132,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 119,300 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 119,268 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,140 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,801 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,925 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,464 miles

Offside park brake slow on application making effort

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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BB10 BAB is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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BB10 BAB is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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