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LD62 NBA

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

284,010 mi
Last recorded284,010 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 NBA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 284,010 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 284,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 265,329 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 246,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 246,458 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 235,658 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 235,958 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 235,958 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 203,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 203,509 miles

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

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

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 10 Sep 2018 152,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

item on windscreen (satnav) but not adversely affecting my view of the road

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,755 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 105,755 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,701 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,167 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2016 29,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake discs rusty

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 NBA is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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LD62 NBA is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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