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GL61 NZH

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 NZH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 97,104 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has over heat mark (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has over heat mark (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 78,529 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 65,208 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 54,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,512 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 35,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 25,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 19,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in and around the tread area

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in and around the tread area

Pass 10 Jan 2017 15,510 miles

Rear tyres both sides cracking all the way around the tread areas

Pass 11 Jan 2016 12,934 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between the treads.

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 10,582 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

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 NZH is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL61 NZH registered?

GL61 NZH is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is GL61 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 NZH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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