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NG12 DXP

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,165 mi
Last recorded229,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 DXP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 229,165 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 211,056 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 211,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 192,053 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 192,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 176,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 162,584 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 150,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,455 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,397 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre illegal tread

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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NG12 DXP is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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NG12 DXP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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