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MS12 GHR

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,812 mi
Last recorded68,812 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS12 GHR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 68,812 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

near side rear parking brake effort low compared to off side

Pass 10 Feb 2024 63,063 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 57,077 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,447 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,024 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 48,508 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and some very minor damage to the outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside washer jet damaged and does not function correctly or though it deliver sufficient wash fluid.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os & ns disc pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,850 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 45,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,408 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,856 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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MS12 GHR is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MS12 GHR registered?

MS12 GHR is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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