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FY62 TXP

2012 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,829 mi
Last recorded123,829 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 TXP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 123,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 123,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 119,489 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 112,887 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 112,883 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,312 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 107,312 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,993 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 99,992 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2018 75,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

vin plate damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2018 75,240 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

vin plate damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,810 miles

oil level low

Fail 31 Oct 2017 57,809 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake fluid level low

oil level low

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,104 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2016 50,104 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,805 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts in sidewall

Offside Front tyre cut in tread cords not exposed and edge bald

Rear Inner 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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FY62 TXP is a 2012 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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FY62 TXP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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