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HV12 LXN

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,779 mi
Last recorded99,779 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 LXN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 97,856 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,336 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 91,260 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 88,835 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 83,802 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 67,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,001 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,345 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 27,310 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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HV12 LXN is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV12 LXN registered?

HV12 LXN is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is HV12 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 LXN shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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