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CY12 MWU

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,304 mi
Last recorded59,304 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 MWU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 59,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 56,042 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 52,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 49,653 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,199 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,741 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 38,998 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,140 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 29,601 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,279 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,699 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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CY12 MWU is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY12 MWU registered?

CY12 MWU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is CY12 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 MWU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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