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BD12 XAC

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,064 mi
Last recorded133,064 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XAC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 133,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,954 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 118,722 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 115,232 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,963 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 105,963 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 86,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,015 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,392 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,497 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,407 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,843 miles

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,660 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2016 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,603 miles

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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BD12 XAC is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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BD12 XAC is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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