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LD62 NBG

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,585 mi
Last recorded108,585 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 108,585 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 108,585 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 102,205 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel pins all 4 worn and splitting Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside at spring cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 102,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel pins all 4 worn and splitting Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside at spring cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,621 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,181 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 NBG is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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