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GF12 CYX

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,258 mi
Last recorded170,258 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 CYX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 170,258 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 158,454 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 148,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 147,367 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2023 132,086 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 127,118 miles

o/side rear light damaged

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 127,115 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

o/side rear light damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,990 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,379 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and cords will be through very soon

Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,836 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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GF12 CYX is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF12 CYX registered?

GF12 CYX is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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