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PO12 ZGL

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,093 mi
Last recorded122,093 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ZGL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,093 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2025 122,068 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 114,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 113,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 102,025 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,203 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 44,569 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,312 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,682 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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PO12 ZGL 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 90.9%.

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 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 PO12 ZGL registered?

PO12 ZGL is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is PO12 ZGL safe to buy?

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