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BL61 AHP

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,809 mi
Last recorded112,809 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 AHP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 112,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 102,502 miles

Brake fluid level low and looks to be in poor condition

Clutch pedal upper mounting loose

Engine coolant looks to be very weak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,370 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 86,370 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked around circumference on outer shoulders 225/45 R18 95V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 10 May 2019 74,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,752 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers judder on screen

Fail 20 Apr 2018 61,746 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers judder on screen

Pass 18 May 2017 49,917 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2016 38,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 31,646 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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BL61 AHP 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.

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What year was BL61 AHP registered?

BL61 AHP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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