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EJ12 TWZ

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,467 mi
Last recorded59,467 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 TWZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 59,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 55,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 51,202 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 51,202 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,560 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 37,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 33,581 miles

front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 12 May 2017 29,653 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2015 16,671 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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EJ12 TWZ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EJ12 TWZ registered?

EJ12 TWZ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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