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FP12 EHG

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,163 mi
Last recorded89,163 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 EHG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 82,238 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 82,238 miles

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

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,785 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 76,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,885 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 69,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,873 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,028 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,931 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 53,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 44,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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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FP12 EHG is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP12 EHG registered?

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

Is FP12 EHG safe to buy?

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