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LG62 VTJ

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,880 mi
Last recorded46,880 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VTJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 46,880 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 46,850 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 45,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 44,214 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knock coming from upper column area (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,919 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 41,080 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 41,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 38,578 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 38,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 36,952 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 31,477 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 31,477 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,109 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 18,025 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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LG62 VTJ is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG62 VTJ registered?

LG62 VTJ is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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