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BF12 WSW

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,689 mi
Last recorded111,689 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WSW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 102,884 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine coolant level below the min mark

Fail 24 Nov 2016 102,884 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine coolant level below the min mark

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,476 miles

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 79,410 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,157 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger air bag deactivated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger air bag deactivated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,331 miles

pin sized hole in nsf cv boot

plastic sill covers fitted making sill assessment difficult

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,743 miles

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

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

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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BF12 WSW is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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BF12 WSW is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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