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MK12 JWP

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,681 mi
Last recorded143,681 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 JWP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 143,681 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 143,594 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 142,205 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 142,202 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,959 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,990 miles

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.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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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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MK12 JWP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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