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This 2012 KIA OPTIMA has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 89,694 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 14:52.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Thursday 11th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

WK62YWE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH MARCH 202789,694 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bumper Damage
FAILED9TH MARCH 202689,676 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bumper Damage
  10. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Connection Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested (1.2.1 (g))
FAILED28TH JANUARY 202689,428 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Also Appear Heat Damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  7. MINOR - Offside Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  13. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202512TH FEBRUARY 202676,938 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Light Lens Is Broken .
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 202576,938 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Locking Device Missing Track Rod End Locking Device Is Missing . (2.1.3 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. MINOR - Offside Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Light Lens Is Broken .
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED14TH JANUARY 202576,391 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Offside Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 202412TH FEBRUARY 202557,771 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bumper Damaged
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202312TH FEBRUARY 202444,425 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wing And Bumper Damaged
FAILED13TH FEBRUARY 202344,425 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. PRS - Offside Rear Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wing And Bumper Damaged
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202210TH JANUARY 202324,016 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202127TH SEPTEMBER 202223,704 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing On All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Corrosion On All Front And Rear Suspension Arms And Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 202123,704 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing On All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Corrosion On All Front And Rear Suspension Arms And Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202027TH SEPTEMBER 202122,642 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To All Suspension Components Including Subframes And Suspension Arms.
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 202022,642 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To All Suspension Components Including Subframes And Suspension Arms.
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201927TH SEPTEMBER 202022,553 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201827TH SEPTEMBER 201920,360 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201727TH SEPTEMBER 201818,125 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 201718,106 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Nearside And Offside (3.5.1i)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Outer Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 201627TH SEPTEMBER 201714,793 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)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2mm (4.1.e.1)
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 201614,774 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201527TH SEPTEMBER 201611,444 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WK62YWE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 57% | MOT Failure Rate: 43%

WK62YWE MOT Comments

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WK62YWE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 89,694 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,407 miles

WK62YWE FAQs

This Kia Optima with registration WK62YWE was manufactured on Friday 28th September 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 89,694 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 6,407 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Kia Optima beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WK62YWE has a 57% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Optima has had 81 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 14 Minor, 15 Major, 1 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 8 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does WK62YWE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 22nd July 2026 WK62YWE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WK62YWE Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 22nd July 2026 WK62YWE does have Tax. Read more

When does WK62YWE Tax expire?

The current Tax for WK62YWE will expire in 8 months on Thursday 1st April 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 WK62YWE MOT expire?

The current MOT for WK62YWE will expire in 8 months on Thursday 11th March 2027. Read more

When did WK62YWE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WK62YWE was on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 14:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WK62YWE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for WK62YWE 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 WK62YWE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for WK62YWE we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 57% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WK62YWE?

WK62YWE is registered as a 2012 Kia Optima. Read more

How many miles has WK62YWE done?

The odometer reading for WK62YWE at the last MOT in March 2026 was 89,694 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 6,407 miles per year. Read more

How old is WK62YWE?

The vehicle WK62YWE was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th September 2012. Read more

What colour is WK62YWE?

The official colour of WK62YWE is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does WK62YWE have?

WK62YWE has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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