2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · BD12 XAE
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 116,926 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD12 XAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/01/2026
- 116,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BD12 XAE Mileage History
- 24/03/2023101,022 mi
- 01/04/2023101,023 mi+1 mi
- 04/03/2024103,816 mi+2,793 mi
- 26/02/2025110,218 mi+6,402 mi
- 31/01/2026116,926 mi+6,708 mi
Average of roughly 5,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD12 XAE 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 (BD12 XAE) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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