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LD62 XOA

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,682 mi
Last recorded102,682 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 XOA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 102,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,249 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 93,234 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,303 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,276 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 70,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,541 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 58,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 58,377 miles

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 47,276 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 39,782 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2018 35,106 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 30,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,870 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 16,870 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 XOA is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XOA registered?

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

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