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YT12 WVK

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,763 mi
Last recorded100,763 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 WVK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 100,763 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,588 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 83,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 80,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,295 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,466 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,709 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 45,162 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 45,108 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 37,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 28,989 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 21,183 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 21,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres cracking between tread and close to legal limit

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2016 15,536 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,617 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 11,266 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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YT12 WVK is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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YT12 WVK is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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