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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 NBAMOT history

LD62 NBA is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 284,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

LD62 NBA grey Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
284,010 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
31,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 NBA
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
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 NBA was last recorded at 284,010 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
284,010 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
31,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 284,010 miles
  • 2022 – 265,329 miles
  • 2021 – 246,480 miles
  • 2020 – 235,658 miles
  • 2019 – 203,540 miles
  • 2018 – 152,139 miles
  • 2017 – 105,755 miles
  • 2016 – 58,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass284,010 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass284,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    284,010 miles
    Test number
    135334055339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail284,010 miles (+18,681)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,010 miles
    Test number
    174396425452
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass265,329 miles (+18,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    265,329 miles
    Test number
    545993217362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass246,480 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    246,480 miles
    Test number
    400477198709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail246,458 miles (+10,800)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,458 miles
    Test number
    636791038636
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass235,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    235,658 miles
    Test number
    604370832656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail235,958 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,958 miles
    Test number
    683430976482
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail235,958 miles (+32,418)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,958 miles
    Test number
    512577770861
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass203,540 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,540 miles
    Test number
    337772661855
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail203,509 miles (+51,370)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,509 miles
    Test number
    715945786877
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass152,139 miles (+46,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    152,139 miles
    Test number
    680514258067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryItem on windscreen (satnav) but not adversely affecting my view of the road
  12. Pass105,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,755 miles
    Test number
    472208156843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,755 miles (+47,475)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,755 miles
    Test number
    599838204035
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)
  14. Pass58,280 miles (+28,579)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    268206349909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,701 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,701 miles
    Test number
    560115245870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,167 miles
    Test number
    401659745319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty
  17. Fail29,167 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,167 miles
    Test number
    533441409850
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty

Questions about LD62 NBA

Does LD62 NBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD62 NBA expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD62 NBA?
The MOT on LD62 NBA expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD62 NBA done?
LD62 NBA was recorded at 284,010 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 31,714 miles a year.
Has LD62 NBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 NBA has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD62 NBA 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 NBA find?
LD62 NBA passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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