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LD62 NBM

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,567 mi
Last recorded112,567 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 112,567 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,025 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,025 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 112,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,624 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 NBM is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NBM registered?

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

Is LD62 NBM safe to buy?

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