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GJ12 OKO

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,845 mi
Last recorded117,845 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 OKO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 117,845 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2023 88,443 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 88,257 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 77,608 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,103 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 65,574 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 65,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,472 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 34,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,390 miles

Offside Front small cut in tyre side wall but does not expose cords

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,866 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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GJ12 OKO 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 84.6%.

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 GJ12 OKO registered?

GJ12 OKO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ12 OKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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