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KS12 UPC

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,756 mi
Last recorded136,756 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 UPC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 136,756 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 121,460 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 117,211 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 101,579 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 85,114 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,932 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 56,837 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit and bumper slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,924 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 34,132 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,765 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,177 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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KS12 UPC is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS12 UPC registered?

KS12 UPC is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is KS12 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 UPC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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