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LO12 PXT

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,716 mi
Last recorded116,716 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 PXT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 116,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 112,241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,306 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 100,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,197 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 91,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 81,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,283 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,662 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,095 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,446 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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LO12 PXT is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LO12 PXT registered?

LO12 PXT is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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