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MF12 JVH

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,274 mi
Last recorded89,274 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 JVH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 89,274 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 89,216 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,417 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 75,395 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,816 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 35,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,658 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,746 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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MF12 JVH is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF12 JVH registered?

MF12 JVH is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MF12 JVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 JVH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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