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FH12 EBK

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,830 mi
Last recorded104,830 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 EBK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 104,830 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,752 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 92,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,837 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,331 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 79,952 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 75,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 71,921 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 59,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FH12 EBK is a 2012 Kia Optima in White 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 FH12 EBK registered?

FH12 EBK is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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