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MF62 BYL

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,060 mi
Last recorded43,060 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 BYL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,060 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 43,060 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,425 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 37,425 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MF62 BYL is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF62 BYL registered?

MF62 BYL is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MF62 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 BYL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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