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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LA12 DXCMOT history

LA12 DXC is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LA12 DXC silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,552 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 DXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 DXC was last recorded at 115,552 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 6,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,301 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,251 miles
Average per year
8,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,552 miles
  • 2024 – 109,301 miles
  • 2023 – 98,581 miles
  • 2022 – 90,317 miles
  • 2021 – 81,617 miles
  • 2020 – 64,114 miles
  • 2019 – 54,246 miles
  • 2018 – 48,085 miles
  • 2017 – 38,768 miles
  • 2016 – 30,381 miles
  • 2015 – 19,311 miles
  • 2013 – 10,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,552 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,552 miles (+6,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,552 miles
    Test number
    138074883284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,301 miles
    Test number
    486419100630
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail109,301 miles (+10,720)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,301 miles
    Test number
    752111046342
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,581 miles (+8,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,581 miles
    Test number
    952361446107
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,317 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,317 miles
    Test number
    620287972045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,293 miles (+8,676)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    557480197664
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,617 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    556733629024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail81,569 miles (+17,455)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    397144176336
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass64,114 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    507369277394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail64,113 miles (+9,867)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    473944409620
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning Electric motor (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front & nearside rear worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,246 miles (+6,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,246 miles
    Test number
    408818202883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,085 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,085 miles
    Test number
    893359555291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,768 miles (+8,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,768 miles
    Test number
    831276747805
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  14. Pass30,381 miles (+11,070)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,381 miles
    Test number
    910230288737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,311 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,311 miles
    Test number
    429530775167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    10,606 miles
    Test number
    726031043213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 DXC

Does LA12 DXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 DXC is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 DXC?
The MOT on LA12 DXC is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 DXC done?
LA12 DXC was recorded at 115,552 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,554 miles a year.
Has LA12 DXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 DXC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 DXC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA12 DXC find?
LA12 DXC passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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