2012 KIA Optima 3 Crdi 1.7L Diesel · L3 FOF
2012 KIA Optima 3 Crdi (1.7L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 164,966 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA 3 CRDI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L3 FOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 164,966 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.
L3 FOF 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 3 Crdi (L3 FOF) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L3 FOF Mileage History
- 31/07/2022126,169 mi
- 08/08/2022126,746 mi+577 mi
- 20/08/2023142,345 mi+15,599 mi
- 16/07/2025164,667 mi+22,322 mi
- 31/07/2025164,966 mi+299 mi
Average of roughly 12,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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