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BK12 AVF

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,550 mi
Last recorded47,550 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 AVF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 47,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 44,624 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,460 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 39,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 35,963 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 32,660 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 32,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall - chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 30,134 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 26,209 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 22,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side cut (4.1.E.1)

cover on try fitted

covers on sills inner and outer sills

rear brake pads inner can not be viwed

Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,799 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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BK12 AVF is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 AVF registered?

BK12 AVF is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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