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LD62 XZW

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,765 mi
Last recorded103,765 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 103,765 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 103,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,264 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 88,351 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,814 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 71,773 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,556 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,103 miles

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

steering column shaft UJ has slight movement

Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 25,669 miles

Nearside Rear nsr tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,772 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges

offside front tyre low on edges

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 XZW is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD62 XZW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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