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EX62 CPN

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

226,207 mi
Last recorded226,207 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 CPN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 226,207 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 226,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear brake binding slightly

rattle in steering column trims fitted unable to see

Fail 29 Mar 2021 226,189 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear brake binding slightly

rattle in steering column trims fitted unable to see

Pass 8 Feb 2020 221,154 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 221,092 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 211,735 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 211,682 miles

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both side (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 188,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc's slightly lipped pads ok

front wipers smearing slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

various small stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2017 139,188 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2017 139,188 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres low on inner edge

both front wipers smearing

front disc's worn

front number plate cracked

rear disc's worn & brake pads low

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 97,270 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 97,254 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper hose connection (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,738 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 7,487 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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EX62 CPN is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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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EX62 CPN is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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