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LC62 LZP

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,679 mi
Last recorded126,679 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 LZP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2024 126,679 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 119,021 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 106,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 81,215 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 71,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,888 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 58,888 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,085 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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LC62 LZP is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC62 LZP registered?

LC62 LZP is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is LC62 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 LZP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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