2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · LD12 PYU
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2012. Recorded mileage 99,232 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LD12 PYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 99,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD12 PYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Optima (LD12 PYU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
LD12 PYU Mileage History
- 05/06/202486,648 mi
- 06/06/202486,697 mi+49 mi
- 05/06/202592,840 mi+6,143 mi
- 15/06/202699,225 mi+6,385 mi
- 27/06/202699,232 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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