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PJ12 UVW

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,356 mi
Last recorded74,356 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UVW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 74,356 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 66,121 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 51,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,751 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 49,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,788 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,353 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,398 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 26,047 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 26,047 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,439 miles

emissions tested but readings too low to register

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 UVW is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PJ12 UVW registered?

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

Is PJ12 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ12 UVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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