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LL62 YJE

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,933 mi
Last recorded73,933 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 YJE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 73,933 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 62,476 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 58,965 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,554 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,303 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,206 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,315 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,206 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 30,690 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 22,075 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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LL62 YJE 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 LL62 YJE registered?

LL62 YJE is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is LL62 YJE safe to buy?

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