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YH62 XZM

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,287 mi
Last recorded66,287 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 XZM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,287 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 66,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 59,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 52,021 miles

steering has knock when rocked no play detected

Pass 18 Jul 2022 44,173 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,765 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 39,427 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,088 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,712 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,894 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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YH62 XZM is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH62 XZM registered?

YH62 XZM is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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