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YR12 UXB

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,719 mi
Last recorded153,719 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 UXB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 153,719 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 153,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 146,835 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 141,978 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 141,975 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 138,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 131,674 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 125,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 125,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 117,402 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 109,702 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,643 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,883 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 80,748 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,154 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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YR12 UXB is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YR12 UXB registered?

YR12 UXB is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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