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DS12 EXO

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,012 mi
Last recorded82,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EXO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,012 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,620 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,233 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 75,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog light switch faulty (Not staying switched on)

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,822 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,113 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,826 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 53,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,497 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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DS12 EXO is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DS12 EXO registered?

DS12 EXO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is DS12 EXO safe to buy?

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