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HG12 TTK

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,645 mi
Last recorded111,645 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 TTK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 111,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tyre also perished in grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 102,744 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 102,647 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror head (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,459 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 85,581 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,727 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 63,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,012 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,527 miles

accident damage to osf

osr tyre worn inner edge

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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HG12 TTK is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG12 TTK registered?

HG12 TTK is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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