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FG12 XRA

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,410 mi
Last recorded79,410 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XRA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,410 miles

Handbrake travel slightly long and application uneven although handbrake does lock at maximum application

Fail 14 Apr 2026 79,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake travel slightly long and application uneven although handbrake does lock at maximum application

Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,145 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 68,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 61,943 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plate letters fading (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 61,943 miles

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

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plate letters fading (0.1 (b))

freeplay in handbrake

Pass 9 Apr 2022 53,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet secondary locking device faulty

engine under tray broken

front wipers slightly worn

gear box oil leak

knocking noise when turning steering wheel

Fail 7 Apr 2022 53,972 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine under tray broken

front wipers slightly worn

gear box oil leak

knocking noise when turning steering wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2021 47,912 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 46,194 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cut in tyre sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre age cracked, no visible plies/cords

turning lights not working

Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XRA is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XRA is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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