2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · LD62 SKE
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 105,578 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LD62 SKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 105,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD62 SKE 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 (LD62 SKE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17 98w (5.2.3 (d”; “Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
LD62 SKE Mileage History
- 30/03/202392,940 mi
- 25/03/202497,314 mi+4,374 mi
- 28/03/202497,318 mi+4 mi
- 26/03/2025101,453 mi+4,135 mi
- 25/03/2026105,578 mi+4,125 mi
Average of roughly 4,231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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