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LD62 YCS

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,157 mi
Last recorded98,157 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,157 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 98,156 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 88,076 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 80,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,853 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,106 miles

Front both tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 10 Oct 2015 20,855 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 YCS is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YCS registered?

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

Is LD62 YCS safe to buy?

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