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LB12 SCZ

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,496 mi
Last recorded121,496 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 SCZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 121,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,963 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,511 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 99,502 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,867 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 82,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,011 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 62,953 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 62,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 44,124 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Sep 2018 44,120 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,669 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 SCZ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB12 SCZ registered?

LB12 SCZ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LB12 SCZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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