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NL61 RWN

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,298 mi
Last recorded167,298 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 RWN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 167,298 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

very little reserve travel - park brake lever/pedal

Pass 29 Jan 2020 156,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 121,749 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,715 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 56,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,853 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 40,551 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 30,434 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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NL61 RWN is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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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NL61 RWN is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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