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HK61 DVO

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 DVO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 129,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,590 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 95,156 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 95,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,068 miles

knock from steering column

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,356 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Negative battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,500 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyre have cuts and perishing on inner walls, not deep enough to reach cords

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 17 Apr 2017 39,666 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts on inner walls

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 17 Apr 2017 39,666 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres have small cuts on inner walls

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,187 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,358 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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HK61 DVO is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey 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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HK61 DVO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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