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FP61 OHO

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,997 mi
Last recorded142,997 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 OHO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 142,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damage

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

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

Offside Front wing panel damage

Fail 25 May 2025 142,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 132,140 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,062 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 114,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 114,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,380 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,954 miles

Front REG. PLATE DETERIORATING

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,667 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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FP61 OHO is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FP61 OHO registered?

FP61 OHO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is FP61 OHO safe to buy?

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