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FG12 YMV

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 YMV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 52,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 40% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 37,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 15,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 11,239 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 11,075 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 10,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 10,539 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 10,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 9,692 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 8,735 miles

automatic transmission fluid leak

both rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,787 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 7,787 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YMV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FG12 YMV registered?

FG12 YMV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for FG12 YMV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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