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LV61 ZRT

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,329 mi
Last recorded53,329 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 ZRT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 53,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 53,321 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 48,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 42,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 36,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 30,570 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 30,568 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn Excessive movement (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 29,597 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 28,113 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 7 Jan 2019 26,183 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 24,342 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 4 Jan 2017 20,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 5 Jan 2016 16,930 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 8 Jan 2015 10,941 miles

nsr tyre side wall damage

osr tyre side wall damage

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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LV61 ZRT is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV61 ZRT registered?

LV61 ZRT is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is LV61 ZRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 ZRT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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