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PJ12 FRO

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,921 mi
Last recorded109,921 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 FRO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 109,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,100 miles

both rear tyres

Pass 12 May 2016 98,305 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PJ12 FRO is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ12 FRO registered?

PJ12 FRO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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