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DF12 JXX

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,843 mi
Last recorded135,843 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 JXX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 135,843 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 126,978 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 124,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 121,778 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 121,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering system excessively rough on lock to lock check (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,131 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 100,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,959 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 76,205 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 76,196 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 62,402 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,105 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,630 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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DF12 JXX is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF12 JXX registered?

DF12 JXX is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for DF12 JXX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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