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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 NBJMOT history

LD62 NBJ is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

LD62 NBJ black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
105,857 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 NBJ
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
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 NBJ was last recorded at 105,857 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 11,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,678 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
11,179 miles
Average per year
9,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,857 miles
  • 2024 – 94,678 miles
  • 2023 – 81,866 miles
  • 2022 – 69,498 miles
  • 2021 – 57,232 miles
  • 2020 – 44,515 miles
  • 2018 – 37,753 miles
  • 2017 – 26,471 miles
  • 2016 – 19,532 miles
  • 2015 – 14,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,857 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,857 miles (+11,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,857 miles
    Test number
    366268418684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass94,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,678 miles
    Test number
    577061636469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,678 miles (+12,812)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,678 miles
    Test number
    915421022451
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,866 miles
    Test number
    899953633412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail81,866 miles (+12,368)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,866 miles
    Test number
    735291258860
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass69,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,498 miles
    Test number
    406340486410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  7. Fail69,496 miles (+12,264)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,496 miles
    Test number
    142679492868
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  8. Pass57,232 miles (+12,717)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,232 miles
    Test number
    490437455849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    152026152994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,515 miles (+6,762)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    108017285989
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass37,753 miles (+11,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,753 miles
    Test number
    595811882320
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides., (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass26,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    26,471 miles
    Test number
    248642385020
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail26,471 miles (+6,939)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,471 miles
    Test number
    561322847659
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass19,532 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,532 miles
    Test number
    616316965315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,078 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    14,078 miles
    Test number
    129580648939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    12,709 miles
    Test number
    727456795167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 NBJ

Does LD62 NBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD62 NBJ expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD62 NBJ?
The MOT on LD62 NBJ expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD62 NBJ done?
LD62 NBJ was recorded at 105,857 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 9,554 miles a year.
Has LD62 NBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 NBJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LD62 NBJ 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 NBJ find?
LD62 NBJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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