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YC12 PCY

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,961 mi
Last recorded99,961 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 PCY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 99,961 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 99,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,516 miles

child seat fitted to nsr (unable to check seat/ belt fully)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 70,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to nsr (unable to check seat/ belt fully)

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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YC12 PCY is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was YC12 PCY registered?

YC12 PCY is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 PCY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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