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KM62 SGO

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,338 mi
Last recorded113,338 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 SGO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 113,338 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 97,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stone chip on window

Pass 28 Jun 2024 84,595 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view strong advisory.. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 84,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view strong advisory.. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 84,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2023 76,189 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,709 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 67,631 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,562 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 58,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre punctured and perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,491 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 54,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,454 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,469 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 37,819 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 12,486 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,759 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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KM62 SGO is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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KM62 SGO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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