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YB12 XGU

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,223 mi
Last recorded164,223 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 XGU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 164,223 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 150,123 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 145,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 142,482 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 142,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 134,793 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 128,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 127,611 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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YB12 XGU is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YB12 XGU registered?

YB12 XGU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YB12 XGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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