MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Knocking when steering wheel turned side to side (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged - consistent with being driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Kia Optima?
Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.
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MK12 JWP is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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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What year was MK12 JWP registered?
MK12 JWP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2012.
Is MK12 JWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK12 JWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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