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LD62 XLG

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,500 mi
Last recorded60,500 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 60,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 55,983 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 55,947 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 47,209 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 37,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 35,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 35,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,701 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 33,701 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,411 miles

NSF door handle insecure but door still opens and closes as it should

Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,505 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 30,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,243 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 26,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,129 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,189 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,152 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 XLG is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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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What year was LD62 XLG registered?

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

Is LD62 XLG safe to buy?

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