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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 MXXMOT history

LD62 MXX is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

LD62 MXX silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
86,623 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 MXX
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
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 MXX was last recorded at 86,623 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,620 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,623 miles
  • 2024 – 86,620 miles
  • 2023 – 84,966 miles
  • 2022 – 83,140 miles
  • 2020 – 80,750 miles
  • 2019 – 71,711 miles
  • 2018 – 65,826 miles
  • 2017 – 56,587 miles
  • 2015 – 35,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,623 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ie (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ie (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,623 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    172694760279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ie (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ie (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass86,620 miles (+1,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,620 miles
    Test number
    615850645664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,966 miles (+1,826)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,966 miles
    Test number
    368951367310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass83,140 miles (+2,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    238360143857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,750 miles
    Test number
    468921876069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail80,750 miles (+9,039)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,750 miles
    Test number
    260620843791
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested o/s/f outer pad 100% worn (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored outer disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass71,711 miles (+5,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,711 miles
    Test number
    714168086249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass65,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    763310036757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail65,826 miles (+9,239)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    765698555765
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn/damaged (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass56,587 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    998913250424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on edges / tread depth only 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on edges / tread depth only 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail56,587 miles (+20,727)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    115656298373
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Current tread depth only 2.0mm / badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Current tread depth 2.1mm / badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass35,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,860 miles
    Test number
    193397444932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,860 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,860 miles
    Test number
    693332312884
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD62 MXX

Does LD62 MXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD62 MXX expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD62 MXX?
The MOT on LD62 MXX expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD62 MXX done?
LD62 MXX was recorded at 86,623 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 5,205 miles a year.
Has LD62 MXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 MXX has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LD62 MXX 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 LD62 MXX find?
LD62 MXX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ie; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ie; front and rear suspension components corroded.

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