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CK62 UTC

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,722 mi
Last recorded174,722 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 UTC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 174,722 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 147,267 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 147,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 117,907 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 117,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,790 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 93,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,523 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,589 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 58,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,364 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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CK62 UTC is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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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CK62 UTC is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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