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LB61 MXV

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,437 mi
Last recorded162,437 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 MXV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 162,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 155,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 136,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner steering rack end ball joint has play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge and nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner steering rack end ball joint has play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge and nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 136,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner steering rack end ball joint has play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge and nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner steering rack end ball joint has play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge and nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 123,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,552 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,193 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,187 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,239 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 54,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,486 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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LB61 MXV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey 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 LB61 MXV registered?

LB61 MXV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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