2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · MJ62 KAO
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 14/11/2012. Recorded mileage 67,200 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,200 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
MJ62 KAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 67,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MJ62 KAO Mileage History
- 13/12/202237,572 mi
- 11/12/202352,002 mi+14,430 mi
- 13/12/202352,002 mi
- 11/12/202462,420 mi+10,418 mi
- 16/01/202667,200 mi+4,780 mi
Average of roughly 9,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ62 KAO 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 (MJ62 KAO) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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