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FG61 XPV

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,795 mi
Last recorded126,795 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 XPV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 126,795 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 117,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 110,259 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,708 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 101,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 96,592 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 90,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,912 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 80,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,514 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edge also has outer wall damage

offside rear inner tyre tread bald almost to cord

Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,410 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall has 3 lumps (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip and crack (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre bad outer wall damage also ()

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre inner tread bald almost to cord

offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edge also has outer wall damage

offside rear inner tyre tread bald almost to cord

Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,789 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in tread ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel High handbrake travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Large chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 54,650 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in tread ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel High handbrake travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,588 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,657 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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FG61 XPV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was FG61 XPV registered?

FG61 XPV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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