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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB62 CAUMOT history

LB62 CAU is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 17 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,183 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB62 CAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB62 CAU was last recorded at 83,183 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 6,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,279 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,904 miles
Average per year
6,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,183 miles
  • 2024 – 76,279 miles
  • 2023 – 69,351 miles
  • 2022 – 63,475 miles
  • 2021 – 58,148 miles
  • 2020 – 52,360 miles
  • 2019 – 45,440 miles
  • 2018 – 36,321 miles
  • 2017 – 27,373 miles
  • 2016 – 23,231 miles
  • 2015 – 14,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,183 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,183 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    568830185967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,183 miles (+6,904)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    912520133426
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,279 miles (+178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,279 miles
    Test number
    321227407127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail76,101 miles (+6,750)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    417141602608
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,351 miles
    Test number
    577986126546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,349 miles (+5,874)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,349 miles
    Test number
    260914396958
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass63,475 miles (+5,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,475 miles
    Test number
    492708603647
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass58,148 miles (+5,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,148 miles
    Test number
    244522016776
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,360 miles (+6,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,360 miles
    Test number
    315197487553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass45,440 miles (+9,119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    373997300722
    • AdvisoryFront discs heavily corroded/lipped
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn very thin
    • AdvisoryRear discs lipped
    • AdvisoryRear pads starting to wear thin
    • AdvisorySlight knock from steering column
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  11. Pass36,321 miles (+8,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    36,321 miles
    Test number
    336196995814
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brakes starting to bind on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass27,373 miles (+4,142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,373 miles
    Test number
    922741064229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  13. Pass23,231 miles (+2,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    23,231 miles
    Test number
    217423607664
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail21,168 miles (+6,208)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,168 miles
    Test number
    658021747868
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass14,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,960 miles
    Test number
    758965265614
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

Questions about LB62 CAU

Does LB62 CAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB62 CAU is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB62 CAU?
The MOT on LB62 CAU is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB62 CAU done?
LB62 CAU was recorded at 83,183 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 6,727 miles a year.
Has LB62 CAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB62 CAU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB62 CAU 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 LB62 CAU find?
LB62 CAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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