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BN12 UDT

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,900 mi
Last recorded114,900 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UDT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 114,900 miles

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

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

Front Upper Oil leak around turbo

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 103,021 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 103,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 97,022 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 89,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,807 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,368 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r and o/s/r worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,466 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 62,466 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 38,535 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 29,964 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN12 UDT is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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BN12 UDT is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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