2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · P50 UFO
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 24/05/2012. Recorded mileage 159,861 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1685cc
P50 UFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 159,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P50 UFO Mileage History
- 28/07/2023117,559 mi
- 25/07/2024131,168 mi+13,609 mi
- 11/07/2025146,069 mi+14,901 mi
- 11/07/2025146,069 mi
- 24/07/2026159,861 mi+13,792 mi
Average of roughly 14,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P50 UFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Optima (P50 UFO) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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