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GP12 BGV

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,151 mi
Last recorded124,151 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP12 BGV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 124,151 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 106,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 95,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 95,638 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 89,482 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 83,466 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 78,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 71,677 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 62,053 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 53,093 miles

Nearside front tyre low

Fail 23 Jun 2018 53,093 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre low

Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,526 miles

Rear number plate fading

Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,954 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,089 miles

Nearside rear tyre punctured

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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GP12 BGV 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 GP12 BGV registered?

GP12 BGV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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