2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · FP12 DCZ
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 16/05/2012. Recorded mileage 102,696 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,696 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
FP12 DCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 102,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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FP12 DCZ Mileage History
- 26/10/202291,944 mi
- 01/11/202398,247 mi+6,303 mi
- 02/11/202398,247 mi
- 04/11/2024102,696 mi+4,449 mi
- 05/11/2024102,696 mi
Average of roughly 5,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP12 DCZ 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 (FP12 DCZ) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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