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YH12 FHP

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,744 mi
Last recorded38,744 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 FHP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 38,744 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 38,517 miles

Offside Steering column attachment defective steering column intermediate shaft from steering wheel to the bottom of the floor where it meets the steering rack.universal joint bearing has excessive movement (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ball joint very worn and movement felt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ball joint very worn and movement felt ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 36,025 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 30,205 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 30,053 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 30,052 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Botn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 30,023 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 30,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 29,116 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 29,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Engine undertray damaged but secure

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,347 miles

2x rear tyres cracking in tread

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,126 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on both edges but no cords

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking in both edges but no cords

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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YH12 FHP is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH12 FHP registered?

YH12 FHP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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