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LD62 XNA

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 98,414 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 92,052 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 92,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 88,569 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,166 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 66,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,041 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE WEATHERED

REAR SUB FRAME /SUSPENISON /STEERING COMPONENTS / SURFACE CORRISION

Fail 27 Sep 2019 55,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE WEATHERED

REAR SUB FRAME /SUSPENISON /STEERING COMPONENTS / SURFACE CORRISION

Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,086 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2018 47,049 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 38,238 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 31,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,171 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 XNA 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 73.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD62 XNA registered?

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

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