KIA OPTIMA HN12MBY has 13 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA OPTIMA has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 120,298 miles 1 month ago on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 13:31.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 10th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

HN12MBY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH MARCH 2027120,298 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED6TH MARCH 2026120,294 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested Due To Parking Brake Inoperative (1.2.1 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended Seat Belt Clip Inoperative (7.1.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit Plate Limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED7TH MARCH 20256TH MARCH 2026112,163 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 2024112,155 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Across Front Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding Unable To Test Wheel Bearing (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Nearside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 202319TH OCTOBER 2024104,138 MI
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202216TH OCTOBER 202392,142 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20214TH OCTOBER 202286,045 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20204TH OCTOBER 202179,573 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))
PASSED5TH APRIL 20194TH OCTOBER 202063,412 MI
PASSED11TH MAY 201823RD MAY 201955,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED20TH MAY 201723RD MAY 201845,945 MI
PASSED13TH MAY 201623RD MAY 201737,492 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED28TH APRIL 201523RD MAY 201634,117 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

HN12MBY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 85% | MOT Failure Rate: 15%

HN12MBY MOT Comments

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HN12MBY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 120,298 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,593 miles

HN12MBY FAQs

This Kia Optima with registration HN12MBY was manufactured on Wednesday 23rd May 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 120,298 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 8,593 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 13 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 HN12MBY has a 85% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Optima has had 15 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 8 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 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does HN12MBY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 HN12MBY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is HN12MBY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 HN12MBY does have Tax. Read more

When does HN12MBY Tax expire?

The current Tax for HN12MBY will expire in 11 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 HN12MBY MOT expire?

The current MOT for HN12MBY will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 10th March 2027. Read more

When did HN12MBY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for HN12MBY was on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 13:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has HN12MBY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for HN12MBY we can see 11 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 HN12MBY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for HN12MBY we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 85% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is HN12MBY?

HN12MBY is registered as a 2012 Kia Optima. Read more

How many miles has HN12MBY done?

The odometer reading for HN12MBY at the last MOT in March 2026 was 120,298 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 8,593 miles per year. Read more

How old is HN12MBY?

The vehicle HN12MBY was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 23rd May 2012. Read more

What colour is HN12MBY?

The official colour of HN12MBY is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does HN12MBY have?

HN12MBY has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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