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ND12 VJN

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,779 mi
Last recorded164,779 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 VJN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 164,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 155,014 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 154,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 139,962 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 120,514 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 119,163 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 84,430 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 84,381 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,582 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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ND12 VJN is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND12 VJN registered?

ND12 VJN is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is ND12 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND12 VJN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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