2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · CH58 MCM
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 12/10/2012. Recorded mileage 124,167 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1685cc
CH58 MCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 124,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CH58 MCM Mileage History
- 07/01/202298,986 mi
- 13/08/2022103,597 mi+4,611 mi
- 17/07/2023112,630 mi+9,033 mi
- 02/09/2024115,800 mi+3,170 mi
- 28/08/2025124,167 mi+8,367 mi
Average of roughly 6,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CH58 MCM 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 (CH58 MCM) between January 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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