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LD62 YCW

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,680 mi
Last recorded141,680 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 141,680 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 141,500 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2025 141,386 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 139,530 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 139,456 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 1,216,407 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 126,337 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 118,487 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 116,035 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 116,030 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s app 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 96,914 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s app 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,943 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s app 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,143 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,917 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,981 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 YCW is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YCW registered?

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

Is LD62 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 YCW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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