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YM12 HGA

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,892 mi
Last recorded77,892 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 HGA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 77,892 miles

General Age Related Corrosion To Underside

Pass 8 May 2025 74,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 74,091 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 72,160 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 72,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 68,908 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 60,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,078 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 51,792 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 46,225 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,392 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,266 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,137 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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YM12 HGA is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM12 HGA registered?

YM12 HGA is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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