2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · LD12 TCX
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 05/04/2012. Recorded mileage 109,966 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1685cc
LD12 TCX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 109,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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LD12 TCX Mileage History
- 01/04/201521,934 mi
- 23/03/201625,779 mi+3,845 mi
- 23/03/201625,779 mi
- 20/03/201729,749 mi+3,970 mi
- 14/02/201832,800 mi+3,051 mi
- 21/02/201942,774 mi+9,974 mi
- 20/02/202050,946 mi+8,172 mi
- 23/02/202161,932 mi+10,986 mi
- 27/02/202161,940 mi+8 mi
- 28/02/202271,688 mi+9,748 mi
- 20/03/202385,500 mi+13,812 mi
- 21/03/202498,141 mi+12,641 mi
- 26/03/202498,204 mi+63 mi
- 01/04/2025109,966 mi+11,762 mi
Average of roughly 8,802 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
LD12 TCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Optima (LD12 TCX) between April 2015 and April 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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