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LD62 SKO

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,585 mi
Last recorded86,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 SKO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 86,585 miles

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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 83,717 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 83,717 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,256 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 79,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,353 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 74,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,692 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 68,692 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 68,660 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 65,027 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 64,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTHFRONT PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 60,723 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARKING LEVER (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTHFRONT PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 53,665 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,033 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,033 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 32,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 32,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,246 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 SKO is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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