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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 NBEMOT history

LD62 NBE is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LD62 NBE grey Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
155,862 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 NBE
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
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 NBE was last recorded at 155,862 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 12,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,679 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,183 miles
Average per year
9,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,862 miles
  • 2025 – 143,679 miles
  • 2024 – 136,191 miles
  • 2023 – 131,082 miles
  • 2022 – 123,863 miles
  • 2021 – 116,869 miles
  • 2020 – 108,083 miles
  • 2019 – 99,873 miles
  • 2018 – 91,315 miles
  • 2017 – 81,131 miles
  • 2016 – 67,787 miles
  • 2015 – 49,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,862 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine noisey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Handbrake less effort on o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,862 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    155,862 miles
    Test number
    251565076892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion

  2. Fail155,858 miles (+12,179)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,858 miles
    Test number
    906557049849
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion

  3. Pass143,679 miles (+419)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,679 miles
    Test number
    469531283872
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail143,260 miles (+7,069)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,260 miles
    Test number
    665221575755
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators defective (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass136,191 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,191 miles
    Test number
    732906165579
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey
    • AdvisoryHandbrake less effort on o/s/r

  6. Fail136,189 miles (+5,107)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,189 miles
    Test number
    926969207563
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on end (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on end (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on end (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch very heavy
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey
    • AdvisoryHandbrake less effort on o/s/r

  7. Pass131,082 miles (+7,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,082 miles
    Test number
    725993733192
    • AdvisorySTARTING PLAY ON STEERING RACK

  8. Pass123,863 miles (+6,994)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,863 miles
    Test number
    281290361143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  9. Pass116,869 miles (+8,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,869 miles
    Test number
    421486255373
    • AdvisoryO/S/F PADS GETTING LOW

  10. Pass108,083 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,083 miles
    Test number
    738947365268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,873 miles (+8,558)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,873 miles
    Test number
    320202101403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    623374589782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,315 miles (+10,184)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    342311864086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass81,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,131 miles
    Test number
    468025168798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,131 miles (+13,344)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,131 miles
    Test number
    497671010485
    • 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass67,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,787 miles
    Test number
    784692433675
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail67,784 miles (+18,237)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,784 miles
    Test number
    677209478169
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,547 miles
    Test number
    745693941040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Questions about LD62 NBE

Does LD62 NBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 NBE is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 NBE?
The MOT on LD62 NBE is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 NBE done?
LD62 NBE was recorded at 155,862 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 9,727 miles a year.
Has LD62 NBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 NBE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 NBE 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 NBE find?
LD62 NBE passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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