2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · W22 CAH
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 78,563 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W22 CAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2025
- 78,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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W22 CAH Mileage History
- 09/02/202369,309 mi
- 02/02/202474,715 mi+5,406 mi
- 09/02/202474,275 mi-440 mi
- 17/01/202578,251 mi+3,976 mi
- 15/02/202578,563 mi+312 mi
Average of roughly 4,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
W22 CAH 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 (W22 CAH) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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