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FP12 DCZ

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,696 mi
Last recorded102,696 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 DCZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 102,696 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 102,696 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,247 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 98,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front inner tyre wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

wear on front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight wall damage

Fail 21 Oct 2022 91,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight wall damage

Pass 1 Nov 2021 84,917 miles

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

off and nearside front tyres splitting on inner walls but not showing cord

Fail 29 Oct 2021 84,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off and nearside front outer boots spit (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

off and nearside front tyres splitting on inner walls but not showing cord

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,266 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,025 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 65,681 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 65,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,173 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,249 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,590 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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FP12 DCZ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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FP12 DCZ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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