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EO12 VJY

2012 Kia Optima · Diesel · 1685cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 162,798 miles on the clock, averaging 11,668 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO12 VJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,798
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,668

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,798 miles
Reading date
Miles last year95
Average per year11,668
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO12 VJY 39k70k101k132k163k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,798 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,703 miles
Since last MOT+10,623 miles
PASS
Mileage152,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,581 miles
PASS
Mileage142,499 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,593 miles
Since last MOT+301 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage136,789 miles
Since last MOT+9,230 miles
PASS
Mileage127,559 miles
Since last MOT+8,968 miles
PASS
Mileage118,591 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage108,615 miles
Since last MOT+15,022 miles
PASS
Mileage93,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage88,840 miles
Since last MOT+18,416 miles
PASS
Mileage70,424 miles
Since last MOT+10,216 miles
PASS
Mileage60,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,208 miles
Since last MOT+20,949 miles
PASS
Mileage39,259 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 VJY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EO12 VJY

What car is EO12 VJY?

EO12 VJY is an silver Kia Optima, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EO12 VJY?

The last recorded mileage for EO12 VJY was 162,798 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO12 VJY passed its MOT?

EO12 VJY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2025.

Is EO12 VJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO12 VJY 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 EO12 VJY?

EO12 VJY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.