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M666 DHM

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,617 mi
Last recorded121,617 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 DHM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 121,617 miles

Fuel system component leaking INJECTION PUMP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2025 109,002 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 109,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 101,762 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 101,761 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 98,077 miles

Rear All Suspension Corroded

Steering Column / UJ Notchy

Fail 27 Mar 2024 98,077 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Daytime Light Not Working

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

Rear All Suspension Corroded

Steering Column / UJ Notchy

Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,876 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 92,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 92,815 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 19 Aug 2019 92,601 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 92,601 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,329 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 77,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 66,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,173 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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M666 DHM 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 55.6%.

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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M666 DHM is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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