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CP61 ZPR

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 ZPR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 114,909 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2026 114,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts on inner edge, 225/45R18 95V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge, 225/45R18 95V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 104,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 95,989 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 95,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt perished and cracked also tensioner moving erratically.

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow and low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 87,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow and low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replace rear bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 79,835 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,604 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,735 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,527 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 46,418 miles

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

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 12 Jan 2017 35,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread and slight cuts in tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,812 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 15,812 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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CP61 ZPR is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey 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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CP61 ZPR is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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