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DN61 LCT

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,696 mi
Last recorded65,696 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 LCT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 65,696 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 May 2024 61,730 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 61,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2023 58,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 54,916 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 51,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 50,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,710 miles

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 30,996 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

no emissions given (0%)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DN61 LCT is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN61 LCT registered?

DN61 LCT is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is DN61 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 LCT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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