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LD62 YCZ

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,911 mi
Last recorded102,911 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 102,911 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 102,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2022 87,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,954 miles

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

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

knock on turning steering

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,646 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,655 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,284 miles

parking brake effort low on the offside

Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge 3 m/m treads

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges 4 m/m tread

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,890 miles

Front DISC LIPPED

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YCZ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YCZ registered?

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

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