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LD62 NCY

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,730 mi
Last recorded46,730 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 46,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,160 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 45,160 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre shoulder/sidewall punctured ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,690 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 30,690 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 NCY is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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