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H12 TER

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,011 mi
Last recorded70,011 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 TER
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 70,011 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 61,256 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 53,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jul 2024 53,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump blocked with debris (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 46,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 37,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 23,026 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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H12 TER is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 57,842 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 9 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H12 TER registered?

H12 TER is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is H12 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 TER shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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