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YX62 PCV

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,530 mi
Last recorded78,530 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 PCV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 78,530 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 64,871 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 61,838 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 61,838 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 61,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,280 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 58,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,760 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,373 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,483 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,766 miles

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

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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YX62 PCV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX62 PCV registered?

YX62 PCV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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