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YY61 UHB

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,095 mi
Last recorded133,095 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 UHB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Pass 10 Jul 2017 119,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,598 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,913 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 85,913 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YY61 UHB is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY61 UHB registered?

YY61 UHB is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YY61 UHB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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