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MJ12 GGO

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,225 mi
Last recorded119,225 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 GGO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 119,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit 225/45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 107,782 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,656 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 97,256 miles

rear exhaust heatshield loose but not insecure at time of test

Fail 23 May 2023 97,256 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heatshield loose but not insecure at time of test

Pass 18 May 2022 91,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 84,265 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPING TO FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 84,265 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPING TO FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

FRONT FOG LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,714 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,893 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,910 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,834 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,963 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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MJ12 GGO is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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MJ12 GGO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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