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EN61 VVD

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,226 mi
Last recorded106,226 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 VVD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,226 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 106,222 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,339 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inside of tread

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users main (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,340 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 2mm tread left.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 66,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 2mm tread left.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,234 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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EN61 VVD is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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EN61 VVD is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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