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GL61 UET

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,138 mi
Last recorded76,138 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 76,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel & clunking noise from column (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 76,138 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel & clunking noise from column (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,167 miles

electronic power steering slight play at steering wheel

Fail 7 Feb 2022 67,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

electronic power steering slight play at steering wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,893 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 60,071 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,783 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,231 miles

all brake discs slight surface corrosion

engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre outer wall has various deep damage, but no cords exposed

o/s front tyre tread going bald on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 37,728 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,487 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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GL61 UET is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UET registered?

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

Is GL61 UET safe to buy?

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