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LD62 MZU

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,850 mi
Last recorded114,850 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 MZU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 114,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill soft

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sill soft

Fail 29 May 2026 114,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front drl not working

Nearside Rear sill soft

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sill soft

Pass 21 May 2025 111,206 miles

Central Entire underside of vehicle coated in underseal obscuring full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,328 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 87,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line has slight corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line has slight corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line has slight corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line has slight corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes slight delamination (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes slight delamination (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 70,878 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,656 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,378 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,375 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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LD62 MZU 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 85.7%.

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 LD62 MZU registered?

LD62 MZU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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