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2012 KIA OPTIMA
General Information
- Registration DN62FML
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model OPTIMA
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1685cc
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- Expires 22 Mar 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 119,080 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2027 18 Jun 202617 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,448 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,595 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
2 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Upper Steering system excessively rough steering motor-u/j ?????? (2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre is mud & snow type
- long travel on parking brake lever
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,464 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,859 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,906 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022 18 Jun 20262 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
10 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,986 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2021 18 Jun 202616 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,820 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Reflector damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Reflector damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,531 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2018 18 Jun 202617 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,358 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2017 18 Jun 202625 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 39,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,767 MI
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DN62FML was registered on 2012-10-31
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