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LA12 DXO

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,296 mi
Last recorded103,296 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 103,296 miles

(N/R Disc Slightly Heat Damaged)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 96,113 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 95,965 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 95,965 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,667 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,232 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,385 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,342 miles

both front tyres have outer sidewall damage...225/45*18

Fail 27 Jul 2016 49,342 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

both front tyres have outer sidewall damage...225/45*18

Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,229 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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LA12 DXO is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LA12 DXO registered?

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

Is LA12 DXO safe to buy?

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