2012 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · LD62 YCM
2012 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 131,649 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LD62 YCM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 131,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD62 YCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Optima (LD62 YCM) between October 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LD62 YCM Mileage History
- 12/10/201524,760 mi
- 12/10/201642,749 mi+17,989 mi
- 13/07/201751,094 mi+8,345 mi
- 12/07/201866,341 mi+15,247 mi
- 10/07/201973,957 mi+7,616 mi
- 10/07/201973,960 mi+3 mi
- 26/06/202079,721 mi+5,761 mi
- 08/07/202186,410 mi+6,689 mi
- 09/07/202186,422 mi+12 mi
- 29/06/202292,330 mi+5,908 mi
- 24/07/202398,055 mi+5,725 mi
- 27/07/202398,055 mi
- 23/07/2024108,720 mi+10,665 mi
- 24/07/2024108,740 mi+20 mi
- 25/07/2025119,917 mi+11,177 mi
- 26/07/2025119,953 mi+36 mi
- 21/07/2026131,649 mi+11,696 mi
Average of roughly 9,922 miles per year across 17 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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