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YR12 VJF

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,976 mi
Last recorded111,976 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VJF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 111,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 101,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,913 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,038 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,965 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 85,853 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,397 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,023 miles

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

O/S/F Tre worn on inner edge but not exposing cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VJF is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VJF registered?

YR12 VJF is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 VJF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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