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J19 JVC

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

234,995 mi
Last recorded234,995 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 JVC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 234,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 234,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 233,689 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 233,518 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 226,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 226,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 219,864 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 212,934 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 212,918 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 204,804 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 204,804 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 197,068 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 186,399 miles

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

Nearside headlamp dull

Pass 25 Jan 2022 179,859 miles

Nearside Headlight beam image weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 169,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 163,251 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel, advise adjustment or repair

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 163,251 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel, advise adjustment or repair

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 141,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 103,650 miles

Nearside headlight beam image weak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,133 miles

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills and wheel arches unable to fully check

Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,119 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills and wheel arches unable to fully check

Pass 31 May 2017 62,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,654 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers under car obscuring some componts

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,147 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 38,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J19 JVC is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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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J19 JVC is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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