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DY62 NUV

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,691 mi
Last recorded37,691 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 NUV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 37,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 36,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 34,265 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 34,265 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,360 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 30,775 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 30,755 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,417 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 26,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 23,304 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 23,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,741 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 20,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 15,904 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,212 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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DY62 NUV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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What year was DY62 NUV registered?

DY62 NUV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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