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YS61 HLA

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,867 mi
Last recorded150,867 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 HLA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 150,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 143,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 133,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 123,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 105,430 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 83,702 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 60,852 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inside and outside edges

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

emissions to low to read

Fail 1 May 2015 60,852 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

emissions to low to read

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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YS61 HLA is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS61 HLA registered?

YS61 HLA is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is YS61 HLA safe to buy?

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