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LM12 FWK

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,986 mi
Last recorded155,986 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 FWK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 155,986 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2025 155,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 150,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 137,882 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 127,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs (1.1.11 (c))

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

tow bar hitch removed trailer socket not usable

Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,300 miles

tow ball disconnected trailer electrical socket not usable

Pass 4 Feb 2020 102,629 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 102,370 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,830 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,364 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,575 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,698 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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LM12 FWK is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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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How do I check the history of LM12 FWK?

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What year was LM12 FWK registered?

LM12 FWK is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is LM12 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 FWK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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