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GL61 OKM

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,061 mi
Last recorded125,061 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 OKM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 125,061 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 125,023 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 121,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 112,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 110,623 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 89,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,790 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,021 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 73,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 68,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,624 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,848 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 30,839 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GL61 OKM is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL61 OKM registered?

GL61 OKM is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is GL61 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 OKM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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