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HV12 FPD

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,753 mi
Last recorded161,753 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 FPD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 161,753 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 161,745 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 155,063 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 155,058 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 155,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 152,146 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 151,940 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 109,091 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 73,872 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge/close to limit

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in outer wall

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in outer wall

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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HV12 FPD is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HV12 FPD registered?

HV12 FPD is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is HV12 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 FPD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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