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PE12 HNG

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,215 mi
Last recorded83,215 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 HNG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 83,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 83,214 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,312 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 68,740 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level above max

Fail 5 Jan 2021 56,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level above max

Pass 3 Jan 2020 49,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing thin

Fail 3 Jan 2020 49,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing thin

Pass 2 Jan 2019 40,503 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2018 34,510 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 29,828 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,678 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face/ pads low (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,339 miles

emissions tested but readings too low to register

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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PE12 HNG 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 76.9%.

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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What year was PE12 HNG registered?

PE12 HNG is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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