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FE62 WCG

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,349 mi
Last recorded134,349 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 WCG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 134,349 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2024 134,344 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 126,308 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 126,308 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 126,277 miles

advice on slight play at n/s/f lower ball joint

advice on slight play at n/s/f steering arm in steering rack

advice on slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 19 Feb 2022 126,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advice on slight play at n/s/f lower ball joint

advice on slight play at n/s/f steering arm in steering rack

advice on slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2021 123,709 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 123,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,269 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp u/s

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm but bald very inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch faults developing

possible parking brake faults developing

Fail 20 Aug 2019 115,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp u/s

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm but bald very inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch faults developing

possible parking brake faults developing

Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,147 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,707 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,567 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,452 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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FE62 WCG 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 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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FE62 WCG is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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