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EO12 VJY

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,798 mi
Last recorded162,798 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 VJY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 162,798 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 162,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 152,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 142,499 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 142,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 142,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 136,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 127,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,2-3mm, 225/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 118,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 108,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,840 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,424 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,208 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 60,208 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,259 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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EO12 VJY is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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EO12 VJY is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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