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KR61 EVN

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,097 mi
Last recorded138,097 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 EVN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 138,097 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,039 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 121,036 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 108,677 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 96,488 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2019 96,488 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,321 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre depths getting low

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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KR61 EVN is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KR61 EVN registered?

KR61 EVN is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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