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KN62 YEV

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,757 mi
Last recorded135,757 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 YEV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 135,757 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 135,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 127,787 miles

Front & Raer Suspension Corroded,

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 127,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front & Raer Suspension Corroded,

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,559 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 118,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2022 108,440 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 108,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 93,209 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 93,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

clunk on steering

Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,557 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 84,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 73,840 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,666 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 42,062 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,908 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2015 31,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KN62 YEV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey 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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KN62 YEV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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