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EK12 FKR

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,965 mi
Last recorded103,965 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 FKR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 103,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 89,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 81,896 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,805 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,015 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 67,014 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,962 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 49,512 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,285 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,656 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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EK12 FKR is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 FKR registered?

EK12 FKR is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is EK12 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 FKR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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