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YD62 NSY

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,825 mi
Last recorded128,825 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 128,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 128,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 118,506 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 118,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 110,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 99,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,860 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,815 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,409 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Jun 2016 30,409 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

registration plate insecure Rear (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,054 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 NSY 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 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 YD62 NSY registered?

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

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