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HV12 YWE

2012 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,368 mi
Last recorded125,368 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 YWE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 125,368 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 125,368 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut loose. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 113,091 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 113,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 92,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 73,713 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres speed rated v rear tyres rated y

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 YWE is a 2012 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV12 YWE registered?

HV12 YWE is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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