2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · WR61 CSO
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 116,861 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR61 CSO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 116,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR61 CSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Optima (WR61 CSO) between January 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
WR61 CSO Mileage History
- 15/01/201520,694 mi
- 12/01/201630,307 mi+9,613 mi
- 05/01/201738,917 mi+8,610 mi
- 05/01/201847,318 mi+8,401 mi
- 03/01/201956,167 mi+8,849 mi
- 19/12/201962,712 mi+6,545 mi
- 24/09/202066,126 mi+3,414 mi
- 22/09/202170,410 mi+4,284 mi
- 15/08/202274,177 mi+3,767 mi
- 09/08/202384,837 mi+10,660 mi
- 16/08/202384,837 mi
- 16/07/202494,188 mi+9,351 mi
- 27/08/2025106,229 mi+12,041 mi
- 29/08/2025106,230 mi+1 mi
- 26/08/2026116,859 mi+10,629 mi
- 28/08/2026116,861 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,278 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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