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LD62 SMU

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,776 mi
Last recorded98,776 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 98,776 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 85,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 78,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2024 78,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,571 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 71,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 64,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,480 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 57,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,102 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 44,129 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 37,510 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2017 31,045 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 24,242 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,231 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 SMU is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SMU registered?

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

Is LD62 SMU safe to buy?

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