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BL61 DNV

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,252 mi
Last recorded65,252 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,252 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre tread is perishing

Some front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Steering EPS/column has play/knocking noise?

Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top u/j, little worn

Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

emissions 0.08

Pass 31 May 2017 47,640 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, OIL TEMP PROBE was used

Fail 31 May 2017 47,640 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, OIL TEMP PROBE was used

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,016 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Fail 1 Apr 2016 41,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

FRONT TRACKING IS OUT

Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission pass 0.00k

expansion tank empty

Fail 9 Feb 2015 33,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

expansion tank empty

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 DNV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey 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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BL61 DNV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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