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FD61 XYT

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,565 mi
Last recorded92,565 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 XYT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 92,565 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,318 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side upper control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 41,028 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 41,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 32,234 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 30,126 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 30,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 27,796 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 25,184 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 21,220 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 17,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FD61 XYT is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD61 XYT registered?

FD61 XYT is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is FD61 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 XYT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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