Kia Optima
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LD62 NBGMOT history
LD62 NBG is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 108,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 108,585 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,625 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD62 NBG
- 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 8 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD62 NBG was last recorded at 108,585 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 6,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 102,205 miles · 27 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,380 miles
- Average per year
- 9,625 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 108,585 miles
- 2023 – 102,205 miles
- 2022 – 93,054 miles
- 2021 – 78,621 miles
- 2020 – 76,076 miles
- 2019 – 67,740 miles
- 2018 – 56,898 miles
- 2017 – 44,918 miles
- 2016 – 33,303 miles
- 2015 – 23,181 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,585 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel pins all 4 worn and splitting Nearside and Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside at spring cradle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
12 tests since 24 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,585 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 108,585 miles
- Test number
- 344155002686
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail108,585 miles (+6,380)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,585 miles
- Test number
- 389473658636
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,205 miles (+89)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 102,205 miles
- Test number
- 423300532192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel pins all 4 worn and splitting Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside at spring cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail102,116 miles (+9,062)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,116 miles
- Test number
- 169994083520
- 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))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel pins all 4 worn and splitting Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside at spring cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,054 miles (+14,433)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 93,054 miles
- Test number
- 748531241788
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,621 miles (+2,545)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 78,621 miles
- Test number
- 779909048487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,076 miles (+8,336)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 76,076 miles
- Test number
- 866459470966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,740 miles (+10,842)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,740 miles
- Test number
- 370435390116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,898 miles (+11,980)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 56,898 miles
- Test number
- 218355226129
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,918 miles (+11,615)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 44,918 miles
- Test number
- 369729226882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,303 miles (+10,122)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 33,303 miles
- Test number
- 880474816028
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind
Pass23,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 23,181 miles
- Test number
- 693117028667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD62 NBG
- Does LD62 NBG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD62 NBG expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD62 NBG?
- The MOT on LD62 NBG expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD62 NBG done?
- LD62 NBG was recorded at 108,585 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 9,625 miles a year.
- Has LD62 NBG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD62 NBG has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD62 NBG 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 NBG find?
- LD62 NBG passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 2 more.
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