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EK12 VSZ

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,691 mi
Last recorded22,691 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VSZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 22,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall, multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 22,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 20,788 miles

steering knochey

wipers deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2023 19,518 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 18,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 16,179 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 16,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 14,557 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 26 Mar 2018 13,165 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 11,656 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,701 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 VSZ is a 2012 Kia Optima in White 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 EK12 VSZ registered?

EK12 VSZ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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