MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated.
Both inner tie rods have slight play.
Commercial tyres fitted to rear axle.
Front brakes binding slightly.
General corrosion to underside, suspension components and subframe
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play.
Roughness felt in steering wheel - possible u.j.
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Kia Optima?
Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.
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LB61 PAO 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 64.3%.
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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LB61 PAO is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 January 2012.
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