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EK62 ZLV

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,618 mi
Last recorded86,618 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 ZLV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 86,618 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 86,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 77,234 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 67,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,916 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,970 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,657 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 31,051 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,634 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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EK62 ZLV 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 EK62 ZLV registered?

EK62 ZLV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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