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GU12 UXJ

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,293 mi
Last recorded75,293 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 UXJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 75,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 75,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 May 2019 67,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, worn slightly uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

advance handbrake lever travel

under trays fitted,limiting view

Fail 8 May 2019 67,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, worn slightly uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

advance handbrake lever travel

under trays fitted,limiting view

Pass 3 May 2018 57,570 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2017 49,846 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,008 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,205 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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GU12 UXJ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU12 UXJ registered?

GU12 UXJ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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