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YP12 UAO

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,762 mi
Last recorded70,762 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 UAO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 70,762 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 70,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 61,202 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 60,901 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 49,934 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 49,934 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 43,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,128 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 35,974 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres - also worn on edges : 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 35,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres - also worn on edges : 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 32,022 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 27,043 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 22,854 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 13,685 miles

both o/s tyres starting to crack slightly

slight outer sidewall damage to osr tyre

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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YP12 UAO is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP12 UAO registered?

YP12 UAO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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