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NV61 OTR

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,951 mi
Last recorded102,951 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 OTR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 102,951 miles

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,984 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 95,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 88,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear handbrake req attention

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2020 88,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear handbrake req attention

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,956 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,600 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,752 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,333 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,414 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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NV61 OTR is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey 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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What year was NV61 OTR registered?

NV61 OTR is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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