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EF61 TBU

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,846 mi
Last recorded79,846 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 TBU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,267 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,083 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 37,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 33,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 31,505 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 29,269 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 ()

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

steering component becoming worn,possible column coupling joint,rack and pinion

Fail 20 Jan 2020 29,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side possibly out of adjustment? (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,badly worn on outer edge close to cord construction

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

steering component becoming worn,possibly rack and pinion

Pass 26 Jan 2019 22,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake fluid level becoming low

engine cover and undertrays fitted

minor damage to offside rear lower part of bumper

Pass 22 Jan 2018 16,546 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside front wiper has split end

offside rear tyre badly cracking up in deep part of tread

Pass 21 Jan 2017 12,732 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside rear tyre cracking up in deep part of tread

Pass 21 Jan 2016 8,474 miles

engine and/or floor covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 8,474 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine and/or floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 7,256 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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EF61 TBU is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey 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.

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EF61 TBU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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