The road tax status for MA12 UCP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for MA12 UCP?

The MOT for MA12 UCP is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 April 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of MA12 UCP?

The recorded mileage for MA12 UCP is 68,453 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MA12 UCP ULEZ compliant?

No, MA12 UCP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does MA12 UCP have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, MA12 UCP is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · MA12 UCP

MA12 UCP

2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27/03/2012. Recorded mileage 68,453 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: KIA OPTIMA
Year / Origin: 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 12/04/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 68,453 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

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Valid until 12/04/2024

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Mileage: 68,453 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2012
Engine: 1685cc

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MA12 UCP Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2024
68,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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MA12 UCP Mileage History

09/04/202262,065 mi
14/04/202262,066 mi+1 mi
07/04/202364,658 mi+2,592 mi
11/04/202468,453 mi+3,795 mi

Average of roughly 3,183 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

MA12 UCP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 08:49

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Optima (MA12 UCP) between April 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings column to UJ (”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.

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