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NX12 ZTR

2012 Kia Optima

Black Petrol 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,391 mi
Last recorded148,391 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 ZTR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 148,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 140,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 127,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 127,420 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,207 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,197 miles

slight knock in steering column no free play

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 88,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,080 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 76,070 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 66,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,077 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 20,445 miles

2x rear tyres have unevenly worn slightly to 3mm of tread close to legal min of 1,6mm

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs lipped and unevenly worn on inner face

front inner brake pads approx 65% worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,445 miles

2x rear tyres have unevenly worn slightly to 3mm of tread close to legal min of 1,6mm

front brake discs lipped and unevenly worn on inner face

front inner brake pads approx 65% worn

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 ZTR is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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NX12 ZTR is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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