CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF62 VZC

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,994 mi
Last recorded65,994 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 VZC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 65,994 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 65,911 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 59,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 56,414 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,008 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,569 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,529 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 40,852 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,432 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,878 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 21,098 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
Full Kia Optima reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF62 VZC is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF62 VZC?

You can check the full history of GF62 VZC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF62 VZC registered?

GF62 VZC is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is GF62 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 VZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF62 VZC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF62 VZC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.