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LB12 FHP

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,174 mi
Last recorded154,174 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 FHP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 154,174 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 154,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 145,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 137,053 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 137,051 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 130,733 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))

General corrosion around rear brake discs

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 123,475 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 117,858 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,925 miles

Knocking noise on lock to lock check

Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,955 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,385 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,498 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LB12 FHP is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB12 FHP registered?

LB12 FHP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LB12 FHP safe to buy?

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