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KM61 VYU

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,307 mi
Last recorded151,307 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 VYU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 151,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 131,624 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 111,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,775 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 66,008 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,635 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,824 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 47,824 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

damage to front number plate still readable

very little reserve travel on hand brake

Fail 22 Jan 2019 43,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

damage to front number plate still readable

very little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 27 Jan 2018 39,377 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,595 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 34,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PADS WORN BELOW 1.5MM (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened DISCS WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 20,140 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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KM61 VYU is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM61 VYU registered?

KM61 VYU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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