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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LC62 KBFMOT history

LC62 KBF is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 1 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LC62 KBF silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,777 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC62 KBF
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
1 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC62 KBF was last recorded at 78,777 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 6,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,669 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,108 miles
Average per year
4,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,777 miles
  • 2025 – 72,669 miles
  • 2024 – 69,396 miles
  • 2023 – 68,604 miles
  • 2022 – 66,484 miles
  • 2021 – 64,091 miles
  • 2020 – 61,437 miles
  • 2019 – 59,193 miles
  • 2018 – 58,052 miles
  • 2017 – 57,066 miles
  • 2016 – 48,242 miles
  • 2015 – 33,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,777 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering column deformed but serviceable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,777 miles (+6,108)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,777 miles
    Test number
    725130613697
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass72,669 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,669 miles
    Test number
    608654508040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  3. Fail72,666 miles (+3,270)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,666 miles
    Test number
    159233916003
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  4. Pass69,396 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    434721117671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,604 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    900381296877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,603 miles (+2,119)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,603 miles
    Test number
    419788005165
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass66,484 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    347832630235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail66,483 miles (+2,392)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,483 miles
    Test number
    877285389982
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass64,091 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,091 miles
    Test number
    590905083360
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail64,091 miles (+2,654)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,091 miles
    Test number
    899867407497
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass61,437 miles (+2,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,437 miles
    Test number
    941588237308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,193 miles (+1,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,193 miles
    Test number
    166221056719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,052 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,052 miles
    Test number
    395644280757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,066 miles (+8,824)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    105624654106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,242 miles (+14,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,242 miles
    Test number
    836672165521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass33,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,492 miles
    Test number
    247635579118
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC62 KBF

Does LC62 KBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC62 KBF is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC62 KBF?
The MOT on LC62 KBF is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC62 KBF done?
LC62 KBF was recorded at 78,777 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,235 miles a year.
Has LC62 KBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC62 KBF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LC62 KBF 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 LC62 KBF find?
LC62 KBF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyre.

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