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GG03 RJG

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,878 mi
Last recorded98,878 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG03 RJG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 98,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top bearing mounting notchy

Pass 21 May 2025 89,603 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 79,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 68,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 58,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight curb damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,027 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 47,928 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 47,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,776 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,489 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,863 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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GG03 RJG is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GG03 RJG registered?

GG03 RJG is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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