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N17 CSX

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,246 mi
Last recorded147,246 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 CSX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 147,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 141,619 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 141,607 miles

Lower Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering universal joint badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 131,174 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))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 137,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 12 Mar 2021 128,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 124,384 miles

n/s/f brake slight binding

no locking pins on both front lower ball joints-unable to confirm absence of nyloc nut

Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,018 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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N17 CSX is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N17 CSX registered?

N17 CSX is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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