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FV12 TCY

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,150 mi
Last recorded58,150 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 TCY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 58,150 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 58,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 53,876 miles

Knocking noise from Steering column/Steering rack area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,174 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 47,175 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 43,282 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 43,282 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 40,523 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 40,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,342 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 33,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,127 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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FV12 TCY 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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What year was FV12 TCY registered?

FV12 TCY is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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