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FD62 DGE

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,083 mi
Last recorded40,083 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 DGE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 40,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 38,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 38,006 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 35,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 32,331 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 29,883 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 27,591 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 25,567 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 22,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 17,981 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 14,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 11,396 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 17 Nov 2015 11,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all four tyres perished

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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FD62 DGE is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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.

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What year was FD62 DGE registered?

FD62 DGE is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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