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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 NAEMOT history

LD62 NAE is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LD62 NAE black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,918 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 NAE
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
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 NAE was last recorded at 124,918 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,914 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,918 miles
  • 2025 – 118,404 miles
  • 2024 – 112,483 miles
  • 2023 – 106,316 miles
  • 2022 – 98,079 miles
  • 2021 – 86,852 miles
  • 2020 – 82,484 miles
  • 2019 – 75,021 miles
  • 2018 – 62,755 miles
  • 2017 – 50,434 miles
  • 2016 – 41,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,918 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded 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 Front Tyre is worn on outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,918 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,918 miles
    Test number
    874306112774
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Fail124,914 miles (+6,510)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,914 miles
    Test number
    520717496144
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexible hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexible brake hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass118,404 miles (+5,921)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,404 miles
    Test number
    128616407360
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass112,483 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,483 miles
    Test number
    510713862058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,316 miles
    Test number
    689764420538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail106,316 miles (+8,237)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,316 miles
    Test number
    169935215133
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass98,079 miles (+11,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,079 miles
    Test number
    695849682854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,852 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    672090790196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,484 miles (+7,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,484 miles
    Test number
    780640936290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

  10. Pass75,021 miles (+12,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,021 miles
    Test number
    348025379803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,755 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,755 miles
    Test number
    910419628433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail62,753 miles (+12,319)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,753 miles
    Test number
    695197756915
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass50,434 miles (+8,451)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,434 miles
    Test number
    627818135670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    645201759069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,982 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    830231002047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about LD62 NAE

Does LD62 NAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 NAE is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 NAE?
The MOT on LD62 NAE is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 NAE done?
LD62 NAE was recorded at 124,918 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 8,290 miles a year.
Has LD62 NAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 NAE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 NAE 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 NAE find?
LD62 NAE passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 5 more.

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