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LD62 SKV

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,552 mi
Last recorded74,552 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 74,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 58,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,901 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,608 miles

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

steering noise on shake

under trays

Fail 1 Jul 2022 47,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

steering noise on shake

under trays

Pass 2 Jul 2021 45,858 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 36,143 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 May 2018 28,103 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 28,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 25,893 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,326 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,637 miles

both headlights set on upper limit

engine covers and under-trays fitted to vehicle

load area full

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered for test

Fail 28 Sep 2015 16,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlights set on upper limit

engine covers and under-trays fitted to vehicle

load area full

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered for test

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 SKV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SKV registered?

LD62 SKV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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