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DF12 VFC

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,105 mi
Last recorded125,105 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VFC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 125,105 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2024 121,336 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 121,052 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 117,468 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 110,892 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 107,681 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 105,745 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 92,945 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,041 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 59,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 VFC is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VFC registered?

DF12 VFC is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is DF12 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 VFC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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