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PE62 UWZ

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

256,437 mi
Last recorded256,437 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 UWZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 256,437 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 219,307 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 204,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 180,413 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 147,883 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 147,861 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,522 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,830 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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PE62 UWZ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PE62 UWZ registered?

PE62 UWZ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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