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GU12 YSX

2012 Kia Optima · Diesel · 1685cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 87,995 miles on the clock, averaging 4,840 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU12 YSX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,840

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,072
Average per year4,840
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU12 YSX 34k47k61k74k88k '15'26'21

Check GU12 YSX

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,072 miles
PASS
Mileage84,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,851 miles
PASS
Mileage81,072 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage78,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,520 miles
PASS
Mileage73,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,615 miles
PASS
Mileage68,205 miles
Since last MOT+3,852 miles
PASS
Mileage64,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage58,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage53,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage47,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage40,670 miles
Since last MOT+6,719 miles
PASS
Mileage33,951 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YSX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GU12 YSX

What car is GU12 YSX?

GU12 YSX is a silver Kia Optima, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GU12 YSX?

The last recorded mileage for GU12 YSX was 87,995 miles, recorded on 23 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU12 YSX passed its MOT?

GU12 YSX has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 May 2026.

Is GU12 YSX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU12 YSX 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 GU12 YSX?

GU12 YSX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.