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NL12 SWU

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,704 mi
Last recorded138,704 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 SWU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 138,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Mar 2023 138,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 129,359 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 129,356 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,792 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,234 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 111,234 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,544 miles

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 26 Mar 2018 78,036 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,070 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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NL12 SWU 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 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.

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What year was NL12 SWU registered?

NL12 SWU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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The MOT history for NL12 SWU 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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