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LR12 KYN

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,695 mi
Last recorded176,695 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 KYN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 176,695 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 169,181 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper coupling to steering motor (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 164,400 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 164,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 154,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 145,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted, preventing a full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,305 miles

Under trays fitted. Not allowing a full inspection

Fail 22 Feb 2019 134,305 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted. Not allowing a full inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2018 112,953 miles

All brake hose ferruls are corroded

Nearside Front Door handle is insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2018 112,953 miles

All brake hose ferruls are corroded

Nearside Front Door handle is insecure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,423 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 95,423 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 73,009 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,835 miles

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

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

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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LR12 KYN is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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LR12 KYN is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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