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GK62 YWV

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,775 mi
Last recorded144,775 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 YWV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 144,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 128,006 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 128,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 127,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 125,099 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 125,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 104,149 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,723 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,600 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 41,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,981 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 28,981 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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GK62 YWV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GK62 YWV registered?

GK62 YWV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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