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LD62 NBY

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,958 mi
Last recorded125,958 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 125,958 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 125,958 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 120,492 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,728 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 102,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,023 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Slight uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NBY is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NBY registered?

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

Is LD62 NBY safe to buy?

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