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LM62 JBU

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,505 mi
Last recorded119,505 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 JBU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 119,505 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 109,521 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,953 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,038 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 84,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 80,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 78,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 77,387 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 67,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 63,454 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 60,195 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,093 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,232 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 27 Oct 2015 39,232 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine bay covers and under body trays

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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LM62 JBU is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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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How do I check the history of LM62 JBU?

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What year was LM62 JBU registered?

LM62 JBU is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 November 2012.

Is LM62 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 JBU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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