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GJ62 LNU

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,015 mi
Last recorded177,015 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 LNU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 177,015 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 177,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 167,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 155,768 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 151,669 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 151,669 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 148,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 148,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 139,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,164 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,529 miles

slight play in nearside front, anti roll bar, upper ball joint. (knocking noise)

Fail 23 Jul 2018 116,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

knocking from under vehicle when driven unable to detect cause

under tray loose but not likely to detach

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,044 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,947 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,681 miles

engine oil leak.

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,403 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,403 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,251 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,922 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,838 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 17,153 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 28 Aug 2013 6,383 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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GJ62 LNU is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

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GJ62 LNU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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