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LS12 OKE

2012 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,656 mi
Last recorded63,656 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 OKE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 63,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 54,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 50,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,527 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 48,475 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 25,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 21,487 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,401 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

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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LS12 OKE is a 2012 Kia Optima in Black 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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What year was LS12 OKE registered?

LS12 OKE is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is LS12 OKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 OKE 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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