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CV12 LZK

2012 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,517 mi
Last recorded123,517 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 LZK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 123,517 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 123,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 113,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 106,629 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 106,587 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 106,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,588 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 87,183 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,760 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 79,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,582 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,328 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 35,324 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,211 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 11,994 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,376 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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CV12 LZK is a 2012 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 67,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CV12 LZK registered?

CV12 LZK is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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The MOT history for CV12 LZK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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