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YY12 GDZ

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,839 mi
Last recorded63,839 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 GDZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 63,839 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 48,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 48,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 34,538 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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YY12 GDZ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY12 GDZ registered?

YY12 GDZ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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