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PJ12 UVP

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,768 mi
Last recorded81,768 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UVP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 81,768 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,723 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,778 miles

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

Handbrake travel more than expected but reserve travel still present

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 68,640 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2019 60,748 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 60,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,427 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,675 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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PJ12 UVP is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ12 UVP registered?

PJ12 UVP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ12 UVP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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