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PK62 KGV

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,443 mi
Last recorded58,443 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 KGV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 58,443 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2025 54,633 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 49,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,317 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired signs of being damp (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 43,302 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both drop link top boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired signs of being damp (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,047 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 35,183 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Apr 2021 35,119 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 34,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblocked washer jet (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,663 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,959 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 26,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 22,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front 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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PK62 KGV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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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PK62 KGV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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