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GF62 VYO

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,403 mi
Last recorded201,403 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 VYO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 201,403 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 187,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Day running light not working

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 187,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Day running light not working

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 166,791 miles

N/S/F daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 166,783 miles

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

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

N/S/F daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 158,649 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 158,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 147,626 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,020 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 123,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,981 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,511 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,200 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,200 miles

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

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

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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GF62 VYO is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF62 VYO registered?

GF62 VYO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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