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DU62 NXE

2012 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,641 mi
Last recorded92,641 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 NXE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 87,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,719 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 82,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 75,922 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 72,044 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 71,425 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 71,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,085 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,291 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,979 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 49,979 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,101 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,538 miles

windscreen scratched in drivers view

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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DU62 NXE is a 2012 Kia Optima in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU62 NXE registered?

DU62 NXE is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DU62 NXE safe to buy?

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