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PJ61 CUV

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,413 mi
Last recorded134,413 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 CUV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 134,413 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brakes binding! (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215x55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear door & quarter panel!

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 119,283 miles

battery insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2024 119,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing white (4.4.3 (a))

battery insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2023 106,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 95,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 95,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,631 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,076 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play intermediate shaft (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 56,634 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 45,074 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,668 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 26,187 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 16,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres inner edge worn smooth

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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PJ61 CUV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc 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 PJ61 CUV registered?

PJ61 CUV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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