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GL12 DJO

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,843 mi
Last recorded82,843 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 DJO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,843 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 76,078 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 75,593 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 69,631 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,549 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 50,555 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 50,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 35,377 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 25,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,132 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing down on edges

Pass 18 May 2015 17,284 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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GL12 DJO is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL12 DJO registered?

GL12 DJO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is GL12 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 DJO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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