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CH06 LAM

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,194 mi
Last recorded118,194 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH06 LAM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,194 miles

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

HANDBRAKE EFFORT 19% MINIMUM IS 16%

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING OF COMPLETE INSPECTION OF ENGINE

Pass 7 Jul 2021 106,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 106,994 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 98,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 98,303 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 98,292 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at the o/s (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at the o/s (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,907 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 70,903 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower underbody tray adrift

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,077 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 61,077 miles

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

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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CH06 LAM is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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CH06 LAM is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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