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LD62 XMT

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,928 mi
Last recorded109,928 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2025 109,928 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 104,623 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 98,189 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 81,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm forward bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,000 miles

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 13 Aug 2019 59,908 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 59,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 47,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,309 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,950 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 XMT is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XMT registered?

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

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