2012 Kia Optima 1.7

Overview

• Make: Kia
• Model: Optima
• Version: 1.7 CRDi Manual FWD Euro 5 4dr (134 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 71,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.7 litres, 134 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 128 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Kia Optima is advertised with 71,000 miles on the clock. Priced at £3,995, it is advertised £268 below the AskCar estimate of £4,263. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 120 Kia Optima adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We have tracked this advert for 38 days. Our latest MOT record expired on 24 July 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Assured Cars Scotland, based in Edinburgh. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £268 (6%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,263.

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 120 priced Kia Optima adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Kia Optima has been on sale for at least 38 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £3,750. Its asking price is now £3,995, £245 more.

Price changes recorded:

• 25 September 2026: £3,750
• 6 October 2026: £3,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 24 July 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 13 MOTs. The latest, on 25 July 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both traling arm; all heavily underseald.

Mileage at that test: 71,369 miles, which matches the advertised 71,000 miles.