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HT12 MDK

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,354 mi
Last recorded128,354 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT12 MDK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 128,354 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 114,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 102,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,531 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,539 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 78,539 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 65,231 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,990 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 50,990 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,772 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 36,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 29,380 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,728 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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HT12 MDK 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 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HT12 MDK registered?

HT12 MDK is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HT12 MDK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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