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LD62 XRX

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,885 mi
Last recorded41,885 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 XRX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 41,885 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 41,545 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 35,467 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 35,450 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 29,281 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 29,255 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 23,976 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 23,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 9,980 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 80 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,610 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,776 miles

front discs corroded on inner sides

travel on handbrake

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 XRX is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

How do I check the history of LD62 XRX?

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What year was LD62 XRX registered?

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

Is LD62 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 XRX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD62 XRX have outstanding finance?

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