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FG12 XKO

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,305 mi
Last recorded72,305 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XKO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 72,305 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,317 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 65,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 51,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,496 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 50,387 miles

Steering column attachment defective Excessive knock on column (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,000 miles

Knock on steering column

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 49,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Knock on steering column

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,162 miles

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 23 Aug 2021 47,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Surface Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Surface Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,667 miles

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several Chips In Windscreen Including Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,683 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 42,683 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,886 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,020 miles

n/s rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,732 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 14,826 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 13,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,034 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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FG12 XKO is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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FG12 XKO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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