MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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 ()
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear 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.
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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.
Is NL12 SWU safe to buy?
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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