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NV12 ENP

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,955 mi
Last recorded150,955 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 ENP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 150,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 150,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,327 miles

slight play in steering & notchy

Fail 8 Nov 2022 123,325 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to rear burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,341 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,591 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 82,591 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 67,325 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 67,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 54,383 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 40,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,984 miles

floor guards fitted as standard

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,333 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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NV12 ENP is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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NV12 ENP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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