2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · SH62 XHA
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 04/12/2012. Recorded mileage 136,255 miles. MOT valid until 09/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1685cc
SH62 XHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 136,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SH62 XHA Mileage History
- 08/03/202399,315 mi
- 01/03/2024102,413 mi+3,098 mi
- 14/03/2024102,506 mi+93 mi
- 10/06/2025120,404 mi+17,898 mi
- 11/07/2026136,255 mi+15,851 mi
Average of roughly 11,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH62 XHA 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 (SH62 XHA) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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