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PY62 FMF

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,869 mi
Last recorded86,869 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 FMF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light not working

rear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

suspension slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,370 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 86,276 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 77,751 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 77,735 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 65,510 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 65,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,187 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,576 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,046 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,034 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,013 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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PY62 FMF is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY62 FMF registered?

PY62 FMF is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for PY62 FMF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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