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YD62 FNM

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,886 mi
Last recorded182,886 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 FNM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 182,886 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 182,886 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 180,949 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 177,581 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Corrosion under vehicle components and Axle

Pass 28 Jul 2022 172,430 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 168,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 168,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 146,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,620 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,818 miles

light scrating to windscreen

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,811 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 37,807 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,981 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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YD62 FNM is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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YD62 FNM is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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