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KV61 XNY

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,832 mi
Last recorded94,832 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 XNY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 94,832 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 94,832 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 93,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 93,347 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 92,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,514 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 88,902 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod excessive play/ knocking (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Knocking from steering wheel/ steering box

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

internal bonnet release mechanism insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,832 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 78,234 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 50,227 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,419 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,910 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 15,843 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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KV61 XNY is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey 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 KV61 XNY registered?

KV61 XNY is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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