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MJ62 KAO

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,200 mi
Last recorded67,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 KAO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 67,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 62,420 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 52,002 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 52,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 37,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 36,873 miles

Front steering arms slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroding

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 35,213 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 34,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deep cuts outer sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake warning lamp not illuminating

Fail 19 Nov 2019 34,403 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front wipers split

Nearside Rear tyre deep cuts outer sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake warning lamp not illuminating

Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,820 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,334 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,002 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,737 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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MJ62 KAO is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ62 KAO registered?

MJ62 KAO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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