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GL61 UTT

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,907 mi
Last recorded159,907 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 159,907 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 157,224 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 149,476 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2021 140,422 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,938 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 129,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 125,523 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,424 miles

parking brake efficiency just met nearside rear lower that expected

Fail 28 Jan 2015 67,506 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,506 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 UTT is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UTT registered?

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

Is GL61 UTT safe to buy?

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