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BN62 OWU

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,051 mi
Last recorded169,051 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 OWU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 169,051 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 168,843 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 158,507 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2025 158,480 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 146,881 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 132,677 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 132,338 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2021 115,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 95,298 miles

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

nearside parking brake reduced efficiency

Pass 21 May 2018 81,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,181 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,573 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,109 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,445 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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BN62 OWU is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN62 OWU registered?

BN62 OWU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is BN62 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 OWU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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