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M88 UOK

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,866 mi
Last recorded55,866 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 UOK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,866 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 39,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 32,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 26,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

camera moved from centre of windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

camera fitted to central part of windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

camera fitted to central part of windscreen

steering feel unusual turning left to right

Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,808 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 18,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,356 miles

both front tyres cracking and worn on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2016 16,356 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres cracking and worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M88 UOK is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M88 UOK registered?

M88 UOK is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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