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PJ12 FSC

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

290,111 mi
Last recorded290,111 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 FSC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 290,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2021 287,222 miles

KNOCKING DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL, SEEK MAIN DEALER ADVICE

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 274,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2 mm badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 253,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 253,080 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under cover fitted not allowing full inspection underneath component

Pass 30 Aug 2018 221,392 miles

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

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

Undertray damaged but still secure

Fail 27 Aug 2018 221,390 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Undertray damaged but still secure

Pass 9 Jun 2017 188,143 miles

Engine cover and Undertray's fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 157,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 125,342 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 44,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 FSC is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver 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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PJ12 FSC is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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