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EY12 UWX

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,767 mi
Last recorded121,767 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 UWX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 121,767 miles

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 120,216 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2024 120,206 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction enlarged mirror with items hanging from it (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 118,225 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 110,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

corrosion under sides suspension/floors

Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 98,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 89,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,997 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,046 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,557 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,854 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 48,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,685 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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EY12 UWX is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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EY12 UWX is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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