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DA61 UKK

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,250 mi
Last recorded132,250 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 UKK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 132,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 120,497 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 101,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,375 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,278 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 51,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,341 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 36,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 31,099 miles

Front Brake Discs Pitted Scored, Worn, Need replacing

Front Brake Pads Low

Nearside Front Tyre Scrubbing (Going Bald) on Outer Edge, Advise Tracking looked at

Offside Rear Tyre Has Cut To Sidewall But not Deep enough to reach Ply or cords

Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,827 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 16 Jan 2016 25,660 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine cover and undertray fitted preventing the inspection of some components

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner and outer edge of tread 2mm centre 3 quarters (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,632 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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DA61 UKK is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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What year was DA61 UKK registered?

DA61 UKK is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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