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LD62 MZX

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,006 mi
Last recorded118,006 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 118,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 107,410 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 98,104 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,387 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,204 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,247 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,751 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,732 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 MZX is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver 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 LD62 MZX registered?

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

Is LD62 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 MZX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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