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JB12 BOO

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,373 mi
Last recorded144,373 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB12 BOO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 144,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive between cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 144,373 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive between cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn catching noise from column area (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 131,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn catching noise from column area (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 131,755 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn catching noise from the steering column area (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 124,254 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 124,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cracking. cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front slight knocking from the steering column when turning lock to lock

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 106,193 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 106,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,599 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2021 91,559 miles

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,906 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 70,517 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 70,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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 19 Dec 2018 57,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,130 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,645 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,946 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,321 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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JB12 BOO is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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JB12 BOO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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