KIA OPTIMA YG12YWK has 13 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA OPTIMA has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 1 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 98,739 miles 4 months ago on Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 11:36.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Friday 15th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

YG12YWK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202798,739 MI
PASSED10TH JANUARY 202515TH JANUARY 202697,375 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202415TH JANUARY 202593,432 MI
FAILED12TH JANUARY 202493,431 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Trailer Electrical Socket Insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Caliper Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED8TH MARCH 202322ND MARCH 202487,977 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH MARCH 202222ND MARCH 202379,896 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 202122ND MARCH 202271,395 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH MARCH 202022ND MARCH 202168,822 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH MARCH 201922ND MARCH 202067,204 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED21ST MARCH 201822ND MARCH 2019655,570 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND MARCH 201722ND MARCH 201861,607 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Underside Under Guard Trim Broken
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 201622ND MARCH 201757,487 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s/r Undergaurd Trim Broken
  2. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted To Vehicle
PASSED2ND MARCH 201522ND MARCH 201652,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YG12YWK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 92% | MOT Failure Rate: 8%

YG12YWK MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

YG12YWK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 98,739 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,053 miles

YG12YWK FAQs

This Kia Optima with registration YG12YWK was manufactured on Thursday 22nd March 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 98,739 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 7,053 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 1 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YG12YWK has a 92% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Optima has had 24 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 0 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 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does YG12YWK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 YG12YWK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YG12YWK Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 YG12YWK does have Tax. Read more

When does YG12YWK Tax expire?

The current Tax for YG12YWK will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 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 YG12YWK MOT expire?

The current MOT for YG12YWK will expire in 8 months on Friday 15th January 2027. Read more

When did YG12YWK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YG12YWK was on Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 11:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YG12YWK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for YG12YWK 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 YG12YWK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for YG12YWK we can see 1 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 92% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YG12YWK?

YG12YWK is registered as a 2012 Kia Optima. Read more

How many miles has YG12YWK done?

The odometer reading for YG12YWK at the last MOT in January 2026 was 98,739 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 7,053 miles per year. Read more

How old is YG12YWK?

The vehicle YG12YWK was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 22nd March 2012. Read more

What colour is YG12YWK?

The official colour of YG12YWK is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YG12YWK have?

YG12YWK has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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