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FV12 XHK

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

221,164 mi
Last recorded221,164 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 221,164 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 217,674 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 212,198 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 209,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 200,411 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 200,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 200,400 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear, inner brake pads look to be getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking/perishing on inner sidewall. No cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 189,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 167,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 148,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 124,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,946 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,975 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 XHK 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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FV12 XHK is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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