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GK61 AYW

2012 Kia Optima

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,942 mi
Last recorded123,942 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 AYW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 123,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 123,923 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 120,597 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,038 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 117,037 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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GK61 AYW is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 2,000cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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What year was GK61 AYW registered?

GK61 AYW is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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