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LB61 UVP

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,866 mi
Last recorded99,866 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 99,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 95,587 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 95,587 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 88,082 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, corroded at very rear at flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corrosion ingress inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 2155517 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both, JUST PASS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 80,020 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, corroded at very rear at flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corrosion ingress inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Long parking brake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 2155517 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both, JUST PASS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,110 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Hand brake lever has travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 76,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever has travel

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,761 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated electric socket bent under car not used tow ball removed (4.10 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing at edges

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2017 56,046 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,004 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,609 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,367 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 38,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 UVP is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver 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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LB61 UVP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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