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LD62 XLW

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,556 mi
Last recorded116,556 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 116,556 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 116,556 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 105,148 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,861 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,978 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 78,265 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 78,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,957 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 62,957 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant empty

Pass 14 Oct 2017 48,051 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,542 miles

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

handbrake should be better only has 17 per cent minimum 16 per cent

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XLW is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLW registered?

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

Is LD62 XLW safe to buy?

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