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MA12 UCP

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,453 mi
Last recorded68,453 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 UCP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 68,453 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings column to UJ (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2023 64,658 miles

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

play in steering UJ/pinion

Pass 14 Apr 2022 62,066 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 62,065 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,583 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 57,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,602 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2017 47,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 42,403 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,112 miles

Small cuts to nsf tyre sidewall advisory only

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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MA12 UCP 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 81.8%.

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 MA12 UCP registered?

MA12 UCP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is MA12 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 UCP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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