CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX12 XZT

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,493 mi
Last recorded86,493 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 XZT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms and components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 86,490 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is showing evidence of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms and components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,809 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of getting hot. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 83,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of getting hot. (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle very reluctant to start,emissions not smelling correct,diesel knock when revved.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake readings lower than previous test most likely due to shoes bedding in to new discs.

Fail 22 Mar 2023 72,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may be less when checked with wheel off (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,384 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 58,382 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,952 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 53,922 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,652 miles

front tyre's wearing on edges

both rear tyre's worn on inner edges and cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2018 40,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyre's wearing on edges

both rear tyre's worn on inner edges and cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,062 miles

both rear tyre's worn on inner edges and cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,247 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,008 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
Full Kia Optima reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX12 XZT is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX12 XZT?

You can check the full history of LX12 XZT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX12 XZT registered?

LX12 XZT is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is LX12 XZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 XZT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX12 XZT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX12 XZT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.