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2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · WF12 BNN

WF12 BNN

2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 219,915 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
KIA OPTIMA
Year / Origin
2012 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Feb 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
219,915 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

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
Expired
Expired on 11 Feb 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1685cc
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WF12 BNN Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 09/02/2024
  • 219,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

WF12 BNN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 01:52
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Optima (WF12 BNN) between February 2022 and February 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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WF12 BNN Mileage History

  1. 07/02/2022205,433 mi
  2. 03/02/2023214,206 mi+8,773 mi
  3. 09/02/2024219,915 mi+5,709 mi

Average of roughly 7,225 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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