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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 MZLMOT history

LD62 MZL is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LD62 MZL grey Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,318 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 MZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 MZL was last recorded at 156,318 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 13,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,135 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,183 miles
Average per year
12,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,318 miles
  • 2025 – 143,135 miles
  • 2024 – 131,895 miles
  • 2023 – 117,401 miles
  • 2022 – 116,780 miles
  • 2021 – 110,512 miles
  • 2020 – 101,407 miles
  • 2019 – 90,569 miles
  • 2018 – 78,207 miles
  • 2016 – 50,666 miles
  • 2015 – 29,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,318 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,318 miles (+13,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,318 miles
    Test number
    564792104725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass143,135 miles (+11,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,135 miles
    Test number
    640054337473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,895 miles (+14,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,895 miles
    Test number
    220174279068
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering is notchy at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,401 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,401 miles
    Test number
    939909482247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,400 miles (+620)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,400 miles
    Test number
    645877845783
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,780 miles
    Test number
    433619037619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,779 miles (+6,267)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    410122867593
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,512 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,512 miles
    Test number
    986952265266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut and has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort slightly lower than nearside

  9. Fail110,511 miles (+9,104)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,511 miles
    Test number
    959284022506
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut and has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort slightly lower than nearside

  10. Pass101,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,407 miles
    Test number
    631672792766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65R16 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail101,407 miles (+10,838)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,407 miles
    Test number
    207391526580
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65R16 H (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65R16 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass90,569 miles (+12,362)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,569 miles
    Test number
    529603493858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,207 miles (+27,541)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,207 miles
    Test number
    764772095902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    431182618752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,666 miles (+20,831)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    606223618558
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,835 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,835 miles
    Test number
    118365240293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD62 MZL

Does LD62 MZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 MZL is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 MZL?
The MOT on LD62 MZL is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 MZL done?
LD62 MZL was recorded at 156,318 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 12,141 miles a year.
Has LD62 MZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 MZL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD62 MZL 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 MZL find?
LD62 MZL passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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