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FT61 XLU

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,006 mi
Last recorded92,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 XLU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,006 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 91,769 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 87,607 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake poor efficiency.

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,529 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items are corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 79,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing too much white light (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items are corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,901 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,335 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 50,009 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 37,776 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,749 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,567 miles

Offside Rear tyre has numerous aged cracks

Fail 22 Jan 2016 34,435 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 28,902 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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FT61 XLU is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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FT61 XLU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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