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P16 ROJ

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,606 mi
Last recorded101,606 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 ROJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 101,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,250 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 95,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 87,085 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,543 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,068 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,027 miles

off side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,682 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,514 miles

both front tyres 205/65/16 c

font pads 2-3mm

front discs l;ipped

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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P16 ROJ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P16 ROJ registered?

P16 ROJ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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