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LG62 NHU

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,010 mi
Last recorded108,010 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 NHU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 108,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front at ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front at ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 101,853 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,473 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,044 miles

front/rear brake pads worn

Fail 8 Apr 2019 84,044 miles

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

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

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

front/rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,630 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,630 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,365 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,205 miles

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

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

vehicle geometry check may be required

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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LG62 NHU is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG62 NHU registered?

LG62 NHU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is LG62 NHU safe to buy?

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