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DE12 OSW

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,845 mi
Last recorded111,845 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 OSW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 111,845 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2025 111,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 109,445 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 101,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 93,387 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,378 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 84,131 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 75,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 66,153 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,380 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 56,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,564 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 41,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 35,618 miles

rear tyres running off on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,986 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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DE12 OSW is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE12 OSW registered?

DE12 OSW is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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