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LD62 YCP

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,644 mi
Last recorded125,644 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 YCP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2024 125,644 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,700 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,484 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 106,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 73,649 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 32,640 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 30,576 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

tyre size-205/65/16-95H

Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,417 miles

Rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges (205/65R16)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 26,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges (205/65R16)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (205/65R16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2MM (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under-tray fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and has a small cut in tread

offside rear tyre perishing

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 YCP is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCP registered?

LD62 YCP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is LD62 YCP safe to buy?

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