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LA12 UWV

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,046 mi
Last recorded129,046 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 UWV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 129,046 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 127,712 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 119,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 111,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 100,302 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2021 100,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,043 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,111 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,846 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,419 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,319 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 UWV is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UWV registered?

LA12 UWV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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