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LD62 NBJ

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,857 mi
Last recorded105,857 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 NBJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 105,857 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 94,678 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 94,678 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 81,866 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2023 81,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 69,498 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

handbrake travel

Fail 28 May 2022 69,496 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jun 2021 57,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,515 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 44,515 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 37,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides., (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 26,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 26,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 19,532 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 14,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 12,709 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 NBJ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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What year was LD62 NBJ registered?

LD62 NBJ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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