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PE62 ZMX

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,213 mi
Last recorded58,213 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 ZMX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 58,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 50,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,593 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 46,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,452 miles

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

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

knock on some part of steering column ( all enclosed )

Fail 4 Oct 2022 42,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

knock on some part of steering column ( all enclosed )

Pass 25 Sep 2021 37,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,183 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 31,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 27,822 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 27,764 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 23,397 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 19,144 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 14,446 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 ZMX is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZMX registered?

PE62 ZMX is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is PE62 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 ZMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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