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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 MZUMOT history

LD62 MZU is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

LD62 MZU silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,850 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 MZU
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
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 MZU was last recorded at 114,850 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,850 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,850 miles
  • 2025 – 111,206 miles
  • 2024 – 105,112 miles
  • 2023 – 96,328 miles
  • 2022 – 87,269 miles
  • 2021 – 78,598 miles
  • 2020 – 70,920 miles
  • 2019 – 66,098 miles
  • 2018 – 56,748 miles
  • 2017 – 48,656 miles
  • 2016 – 36,378 miles
  • 2015 – 24,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,850 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill softRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill softRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,850 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,850 miles
    Test number
    573332249013
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill soft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill soft
  2. Fail114,850 miles (+3,644)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,850 miles
    Test number
    669330938391
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drl not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill soft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill soft
  3. Pass111,206 miles (+6,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,206 miles
    Test number
    313718248296
    • AdvisoryCentral Entire underside of vehicle coated in underseal obscuring full inspection
  4. Pass105,112 miles (+8,784)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    842227674260
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass96,328 miles (+9,059)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,328 miles
    Test number
    764977616625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,269 miles (+8,671)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    777794266737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line has slight corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line has slight corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line has slight corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line has slight corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass78,598 miles (+7,678)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,598 miles
    Test number
    545538094342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes slight delamination (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes slight delamination (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass70,920 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,920 miles
    Test number
    495213230434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail70,878 miles (+4,780)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,878 miles
    Test number
    589051315609
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass66,098 miles (+9,350)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,098 miles
    Test number
    993412022749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,748 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,748 miles
    Test number
    371557230573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,656 miles (+12,278)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    311074434733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,378 miles (+12,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,378 miles
    Test number
    967473570178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,375 miles
    Test number
    849625345202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 MZU

Does LD62 MZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 MZU is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 MZU?
The MOT on LD62 MZU is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 MZU done?
LD62 MZU was recorded at 114,850 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 8,396 miles a year.
Has LD62 MZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 MZU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 MZU 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 MZU find?
LD62 MZU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them; nearside rear sill soft; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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