2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · SM12 NTY
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31/05/2012. Recorded mileage 142,897 miles. MOT valid until 30/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,897 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
SM12 NTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 142,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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SM12 NTY Mileage History
- 10/06/2022121,153 mi
- 29/06/2023134,739 mi+13,586 mi
- 17/08/2023134,769 mi+30 mi
- 16/10/2024138,118 mi+3,349 mi
- 31/01/2026142,897 mi+4,779 mi
Average of roughly 5,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM12 NTY 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 (SM12 NTY) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”.
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