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NX12 YND

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,827 mi
Last recorded120,827 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 YND
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 120,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 116,736 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 109,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 98,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 92,620 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,108 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 82,022 miles

Rear Brakes binding

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,587 miles

slight oil leak rear of engine

Pass 7 Mar 2015 52,231 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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NX12 YND 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 100%.

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 NX12 YND registered?

NX12 YND is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is NX12 YND safe to buy?

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