2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · SP51 TTP
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 120,234 miles. MOT valid until 18/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,234 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SP51 TTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 120,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SP51 TTP Mileage History
- 15/07/2024102,306 mi
- 15/07/2024102,306 mi
- 09/07/2025114,160 mi+11,854 mi
- 09/07/2025114,161 mi+1 mi
- 06/07/2026120,234 mi+6,073 mi
Average of roughly 9,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP51 TTP 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 (SP51 TTP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
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