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FD12 AOT

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,308 mi
Last recorded84,308 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 AOT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,308 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 84,308 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,385 miles

r/n/s child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorated

handbrake imbalance 49%

nearside rear tyre punctured

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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FD12 AOT is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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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What year was FD12 AOT registered?

FD12 AOT is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is FD12 AOT safe to buy?

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