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DF61 OLN

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,188 mi
Last recorded108,188 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 OLN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,188 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 104,624 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 104,623 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,198 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 101,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 97,639 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 97,634 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 92,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,571 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,606 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,296 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 76,296 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,737 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit (inside edge)

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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DF61 OLN is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF61 OLN registered?

DF61 OLN is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DF61 OLN safe to buy?

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