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YC62 XFH

2012 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,631 mi
Last recorded145,631 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 XFH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 145,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2025 145,631 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,325 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 127,321 miles

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

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Has a crack going across from passengers side to drivers (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2016 32,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished and cracked between treads

Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,676 miles

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

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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YC62 XFH is a 2012 Kia Optima in Blue 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 YC62 XFH registered?

YC62 XFH is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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