KIA OPTIMA BD12XAC has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA OPTIMA has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 133,091 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 10:51.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 29th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

BD12XAC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JUNE 2027133,091 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED23RD JUNE 2026133,064 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH JUNE 202524TH JUNE 2026118,954 MI
FAILED21ST JUNE 2025118,722 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel Parking Brake (1.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED19TH JUNE 202421ST JUNE 2025115,232 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND JUNE 202321ST JUNE 2024105,963 MI
FAILED22ND JUNE 2023105,963 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND JUNE 20226TH JUNE 202386,004 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH JUNE 20216TH JUNE 202261,015 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 202015TH JULY 202157,392 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 201915TH JULY 202049,497 MI
PASSED10TH JULY 201815TH JULY 201943,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Top Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components.
PASSED4TH JULY 201715TH JULY 201831,843 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components.
PASSED8TH JULY 201615TH JULY 201722,660 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under-Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED8TH JULY 201622,660 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under-Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH JULY 201515TH JULY 201611,603 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BD12XAC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

BD12XAC MOT Comments

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BD12XAC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 133,091 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,507 miles

BD12XAC FAQs

This Kia Optima with registration BD12XAC was manufactured on Friday 29th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 133,091 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 9,507 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Kia Optima beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BD12XAC has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Optima has had 15 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Optima is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does BD12XAC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 24th October 2026 BD12XAC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BD12XAC Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 24th October 2026 BD12XAC does have Tax. Read more

When does BD12XAC Tax expire?

The current Tax for BD12XAC will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BD12XAC MOT expire?

The current MOT for BD12XAC will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 29th June 2027. Read more

When did BD12XAC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BD12XAC was on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 10:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BD12XAC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for BD12XAC we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BD12XAC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for BD12XAC we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BD12XAC?

BD12XAC is registered as a 2012 Kia Optima. Read more

How many miles has BD12XAC done?

The odometer reading for BD12XAC at the last MOT in June 2026 was 133,091 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,507 miles per year. Read more

How old is BD12XAC?

The vehicle BD12XAC was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th June 2012. Read more

What colour is BD12XAC?

The official colour of BD12XAC is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BD12XAC have?

BD12XAC has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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