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MV12 WVX

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,961 mi
Last recorded121,961 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 WVX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 121,961 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 121,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 114,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 105,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,473 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,321 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,968 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Feb 2019 65,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under-tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,654 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,724 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MV12 WVX is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black 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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MV12 WVX is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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