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LB12 FHW

2012 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,324 mi
Last recorded183,324 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 FHW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 183,324 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 182,298 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 160,369 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 133,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022
Fail 7 Jul 2022 109,467 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 88,750 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 74,325 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 74,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,502 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 58,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2017 49,556 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,778 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,604 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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LB12 FHW is a 2012 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHW registered?

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

Is LB12 FHW safe to buy?

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