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BG12 NKN

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,875 mi
Last recorded96,875 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NKN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,875 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 96,800 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Because of lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,160 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,740 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 78,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 74,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 69,716 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,605 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,059 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 55,059 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,427 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,954 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,513 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 27,510 miles

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

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

os parking brake efficiency low

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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BG12 NKN is a 2012 Kia Optima in White 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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BG12 NKN is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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