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EK12 ZTD

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,509 mi
Last recorded51,509 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 51,509 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 49,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 47,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,980 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 44,980 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested excess binding (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,227 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,158 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,216 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,116 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 ZTD is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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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EK12 ZTD is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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