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BB10 BAB

2012 Kia Optima · Diesel · 1685cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Kia Optima Diesel 1685cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 171,890 miles on the clock, averaging 16,757 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BB10 BAB

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,890
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2014
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
16,757

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,890 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,658
Average per year16,757
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BB10 BAB 55k84k113k143k172k '14'21'18

Check BB10 BAB

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage171,890 miles
Since last MOT+9,658 miles
PASS
Mileage162,232 miles
Since last MOT+256 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,976 miles
Since last MOT+985 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,991 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,768 miles
Since last MOT+301 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,467 miles
Since last MOT+11,287 miles
PASS
Mileage149,180 miles
Since last MOT+16,483 miles
PASS
Mileage132,697 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,651 miles
Since last MOT+13,351 miles
PASS
Mileage119,300 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,268 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
PASS
Mileage119,140 miles
Since last MOT+17,339 miles
PASS
Mileage101,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,801 miles
Since last MOT+14,876 miles
PASS
Mileage86,925 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage82,552 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage74,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage69,464 miles
Since last MOT+14,196 miles
PASS
Mileage55,268 miles
Since last MOT+563 miles
PASS
Mileage54,705 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB10 BAB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBB — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier10 — March 2010 to August 2010

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About BB10 BAB

What car is BB10 BAB?

BB10 BAB is a black Kia Optima, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BB10 BAB?

The last recorded mileage for BB10 BAB was 171,890 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BB10 BAB passed its MOT?

BB10 BAB has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 19 Aug 2021.

Is BB10 BAB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BB10 BAB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BB10 BAB?

BB10 BAB is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.