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NA62 JTV

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,418 mi
Last recorded153,418 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA62 JTV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 153,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 148,238 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all mechanical components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bake dust shields missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2024 141,437 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front (1.1.11 (c))

Front front subframe covered in black protective underseal

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 139,319 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 135,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear of car starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 135,399 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear of car starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface starting to break up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 128,153 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 128,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 125,931 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 125,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 113,359 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 113,359 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 96,779 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 96,763 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,999 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 81,999 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front 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 20 Apr 2017 65,749 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,286 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 58,286 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 42,890 miles

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

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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NA62 JTV is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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NA62 JTV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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