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PN12 LDY

2012 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,461 mi
Last recorded128,461 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 LDY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 128,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 124,721 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 124,561 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 121,072 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 120,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 116,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,811 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in inner sidewall

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 25,587 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear nail in inner sidewall

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,977 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
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PN12 LDY is a 2012 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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What year was PN12 LDY registered?

PN12 LDY is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PN12 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 LDY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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