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LD62 SRZ

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,125 mi
Last recorded175,125 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 175,125 miles

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

noise from steering column area steering not affected at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2025 175,125 miles

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

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

noise from steering column area steering not affected at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2024 151,119 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

digital speedo fitted

noise on steering advise inspection / repair

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2024 151,117 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid n/s/r calliper leaking on washers (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

digital speedo fitted

noise on steering advise inspection / repair

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2023 128,975 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

noise on steering advise inspection repair doesn't affect the steering

Pass 10 Jun 2022 100,503 miles

noise on steering column not detrimental to steering

Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,713 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,778 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 52,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,383 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,459 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 SRZ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver 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 SRZ registered?

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

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