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KN12 UBV

2012 Kia Optima · Diesel · 1685cc

White Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
ColourWhite
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 131,224 miles on the clock, averaging 9,060 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KN12 UBV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
131,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,060

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,762
Average per year9,060
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN12 UBV 28k54k80k105k131k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage127,462 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,321 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage123,139 miles
Since last MOT+9,846 miles
PASS
Mileage113,293 miles
Since last MOT+946 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,347 miles
Since last MOT+13,528 miles
PASS
Mileage98,819 miles
Since last MOT+18,832 miles
PASS
Mileage79,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage76,914 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,785 miles
Since last MOT+13,417 miles
PASS
Mileage63,368 miles
Since last MOT+10,611 miles
PASS
Mileage52,757 miles
Since last MOT+10,159 miles
PASS
Mileage42,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,277 miles
PASS
Mileage35,321 miles
Since last MOT+7,237 miles
PASS
Mileage28,084 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 UBV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About KN12 UBV

What car is KN12 UBV?

KN12 UBV is a white Kia Optima, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Luton in 2012.

What is the mileage of KN12 UBV?

The last recorded mileage for KN12 UBV was 131,224 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN12 UBV passed its MOT?

KN12 UBV has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2026.

Is KN12 UBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN12 UBV 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 KN12 UBV?

KN12 UBV is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.