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LA12 DXL

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,308 mi
Last recorded104,308 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 DXL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 104,308 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 104,308 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 98,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 82,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,251 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes Both at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes X2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At limit time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,963 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 32,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,058 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 29,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in both rear tyre tread

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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LA12 DXL is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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LA12 DXL is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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