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CU12 ERO

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,343 mi
Last recorded128,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 ERO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 128,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 120,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 100,815 miles

oil level on minimum mark

Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,677 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,575 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,587 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,112 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions tested - but readings too low to be registered

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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CU12 ERO is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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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What year was CU12 ERO registered?

CU12 ERO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CU12 ERO safe to buy?

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