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LV12 FVM

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,845 mi
Last recorded77,845 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 FVM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 77,845 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,009 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 68,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 62,169 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 62,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 51,869 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,285 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 31,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,088 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,305 miles

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

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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LV12 FVM is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV12 FVM registered?

LV12 FVM is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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