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GL61 MMX

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,707 mi
Last recorded46,707 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 MMX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 46,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 43,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,912 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 41,149 miles

Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 31 Jan 2023 41,149 miles

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

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 Jan 2022 39,238 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,918 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 33,729 miles

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

Undertray obstructing some under engine components

Pass 9 Jan 2019 31,083 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wipers smearing

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 8 Jan 2019 31,075 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has perishing on outer edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wipers smearing

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,803 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 28,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,967 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,606 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,730 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 22,730 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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GL61 MMX is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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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What year was GL61 MMX registered?

GL61 MMX is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is GL61 MMX safe to buy?

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