KIA OPTIMA CH12SST has 14 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA OPTIMA has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 102,802 miles 3 months ago on Monday 12th January 2026 at 14:11.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 16th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

CH12SST MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH JANUARY 2027102,802 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202516TH JANUARY 202693,925 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Fronts (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202416TH JANUARY 202591,784 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Cracking And Nail In Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED4TH JANUARY 202491,742 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Steering Column Top Bearing Excessively Worn (2.2.2 (b))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Cracking And Nail In Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 202312TH JANUARY 202488,638 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Bottom Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Heavy Knocking Noise From Steering Possible Internal Of Steering Column
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202112TH JANUARY 202384,557 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 202012TH JANUARY 202279,293 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 201912TH JANUARY 202175,291 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 201975,291 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel Hand Brake (1.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD JANUARY 201912TH JANUARY 202071,006 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking In Tread
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201712TH JANUARY 201965,678 MI
PASSED13TH JANUARY 201712TH JANUARY 201861,314 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED22ND APRIL 201630TH APRIL 201752,147 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Emissions To Low To Measure
  2. ADVISORY - Engine/sill Covers/undertrays Fitted Covering Testable Items
PASSED28TH APRIL 201530TH APRIL 201631,653 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

CH12SST Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 86% | MOT Failure Rate: 14%

CH12SST MOT Comments

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CH12SST Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 102,802 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,343 miles

CH12SST FAQs

This Kia Optima with registration CH12SST was manufactured on Monday 30th April 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 102,802 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 7,343 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Kia Optima beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means CH12SST has a 86% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Optima has had 29 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 2 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Optima is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does CH12SST have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 CH12SST does have an active MOT. Read more

Is CH12SST Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 CH12SST does have Tax. Read more

When does CH12SST Tax expire?

The current Tax for CH12SST will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 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 CH12SST MOT expire?

The current MOT for CH12SST will expire in 9 months on Saturday 16th January 2027. Read more

When did CH12SST have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for CH12SST was on Monday 12th January 2026 at 14:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has CH12SST Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for CH12SST 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 CH12SST Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for CH12SST we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 86% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is CH12SST?

CH12SST is registered as a 2012 Kia Optima. Read more

How many miles has CH12SST done?

The odometer reading for CH12SST at the last MOT in January 2026 was 102,802 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 7,343 miles per year. Read more

How old is CH12SST?

The vehicle CH12SST was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th April 2012. Read more

What colour is CH12SST?

The official colour of CH12SST is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does CH12SST have?

CH12SST has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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