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YF61 YJB

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,873 mi
Last recorded148,873 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 YJB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 148,873 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 142,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 ZR18 95Y Budget (Out of shape) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 ZR18 95Y Budget (Out of shape) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Lever has little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 131,045 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 101,012 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,812 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 48,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,539 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged, no sharp edges and lights not affected.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,109 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and offside front tyres have cuts around outter walls

nearside rear tyre has cuts around outter wall

under trays fitted

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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YF61 YJB is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YF61 YJB registered?

YF61 YJB is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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