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DV62 VMA

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,646 mi
Last recorded81,646 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 VMA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,646 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 81,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,990 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 70,990 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,798 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

STEERING COLUMN SLIGHTLY NOTCHY

Pass 30 Jun 2022 56,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & BOTH FRONT PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & ON 2.8 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & ON 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 56,953 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & BOTH FRONT PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & ON 2.8 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & ON 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 50,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 50,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,173 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 27,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,646 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 18,644 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 17,653 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,900 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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DV62 VMA is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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.

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DV62 VMA is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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