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LD62 YDE

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,518 mi
Last recorded117,518 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 117,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on-inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 117,518 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on-inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,970 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in column and shaft (2.2.2 (b))

handbrake only just met the requirements

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 30,108 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 YDE is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YDE registered?

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

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