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MJ12 LVL

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,695 mi
Last recorded105,695 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 LVL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 105,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,152 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,704 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 89,704 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Re-fitted in test (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2018 73,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,712 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 60,710 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Hand brake reading low

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 47,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Hand brake reading low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted in test (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted in test (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,994 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 33,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LVL is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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.

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MJ12 LVL is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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