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CH12 SST

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,802 mi
Last recorded102,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH12 SST
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 102,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 93,925 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 91,742 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

heavy knocking noise from steering possible internal of steering column

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,557 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,293 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,291 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 75,291 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,006 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,678 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,147 miles

emissions to low to measure

engine/sill covers/undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,653 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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CH12 SST is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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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CH12 SST is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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