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LB61 PAO

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,387 mi
Last recorded99,387 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 PAO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,387 miles

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.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,727 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 79,727 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,681 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,275 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 58,275 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,510 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 50,510 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 44,274 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 44,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2017 35,046 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,568 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 27,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,319 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 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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