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HN61 ZNX

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,886 mi
Last recorded116,886 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 ZNX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,886 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 116,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 110,397 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 110,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 101,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,108 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake not working as efficiently as offside

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,816 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs,corrosion to outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge depth down to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,061 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,842 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,941 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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HN61 ZNX 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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What year was HN61 ZNX registered?

HN61 ZNX is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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