2012 Kia Optima 1.7 3

Overview

• Make: Kia
• Model: Optima
• Trim: 3
• Version: 1.7 CRDi 3 Manual FWD Euro 5 4dr (134 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 75,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.7 litres, 134 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 128 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Kia Optima 3 has covered 75,000 miles. The AskCar estimate for this car is £6,158. It is priced at £7,950, which is £1,792 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate draws on 123 Kia Optima adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 160 days ago. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 26 April 2024, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at LM Select in Chesterfield. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £1,792 (29%) over the AskCar estimate of £6,158.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 123 priced Kia Optima adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Kia Optima has been on sale for at least 160 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £7,950. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 26 April 2024; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 25 April 2023 (offside headlamp aim too low; nearside front service brake excessively binding; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) and passed 2 days later, on 27 April 2023.

Advisories at the latest test: steering system slightly rough.

Mileage at that test: 75,281 miles, which matches the advertised 75,000 miles.

Similar cars

1 other 2012 Kia Optima 3 1.7 diesel manual saloon is for sale at UK dealers, as of 4 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Kia Optima 3, 1.7 diesel saloon, grey. Mileage: 89,501 miles. Price: £6,950, £1,000 less than this car. Dealer: Brian Mc Manus Car Sales in Derry. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/kia-optima-2012-a1b90c241f98