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GU12 YSX

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,995 mi
Last recorded87,995 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YSX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 87,995 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 81,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,340 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 78,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,820 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,353 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,951 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 YSX is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GU12 YSX registered?

GU12 YSX is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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