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BG62 UBJ

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,931 mi
Last recorded102,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UBJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 102,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 100,051 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 97,192 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,056 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 86,416 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 82,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,501 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,112 miles

nearside side repeater lens in mirror damaged but all still working

Pass 5 May 2016 45,269 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 45,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BG62 UBJ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was BG62 UBJ registered?

BG62 UBJ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is BG62 UBJ safe to buy?

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