2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · FD61 XYT
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 92,565 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD61 XYT Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 92,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD61 XYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Optima (FD61 XYT) between January 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FD61 XYT Mileage History
- 16/01/201515,080 mi
- 13/01/201617,882 mi+2,802 mi
- 09/01/201721,220 mi+3,338 mi
- 16/01/201825,184 mi+3,964 mi
- 17/01/201927,796 mi+2,612 mi
- 17/01/202030,126 mi+2,330 mi
- 17/01/202030,126 mi
- 06/11/202032,234 mi+2,108 mi
- 29/10/202141,020 mi+8,786 mi
- 29/11/202141,028 mi+8 mi
- 22/11/202256,318 mi+15,290 mi
- 24/11/202369,105 mi+12,787 mi
- 14/11/202483,659 mi+14,554 mi
- 06/01/202692,565 mi+8,906 mi
Average of roughly 7,061 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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