Kia Optima
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LD62 NBLMOT history
LD62 NBL is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,369 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 71,369 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD62 NBL
- 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 expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD62 NBL was last recorded at 71,369 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 71,064 miles · 10 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 305 miles
- Average per year
- 4,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 71,369 miles
- 2024 – 71,064 miles
- 2023 – 61,864 miles
- 2022 – 56,683 miles
- 2021 – 52,360 miles
- 2020 – 46,284 miles
- 2019 – 41,320 miles
- 2018 – 37,616 miles
- 2017 – 33,460 miles
- 2016 – 29,671 miles
- 2015 – 26,425 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,369 miles
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll heavily underseald
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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,369 miles (+305)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 71,369 miles
- Test number
- 229916721140
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll heavily underseald
Fail71,064 miles (+3,987)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,064 miles
- Test number
- 640882031945
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
Pass67,077 miles (+5,213)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 67,077 miles
- Test number
- 865960329864
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass61,864 miles (+5,181)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 61,864 miles
- Test number
- 774569709901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,683 miles (+4,323)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 56,683 miles
- Test number
- 874227221977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,360 miles (+6,076)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 52,360 miles
- Test number
- 750501921525
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass46,284 miles (+4,964)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 46,284 miles
- Test number
- 262932748454
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted
Pass41,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 41,320 miles
- Test number
- 822344551941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,301 miles (+3,685)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,301 miles
- Test number
- 316852373853
- MajorNearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass37,616 miles (+4,156)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 37,616 miles
- Test number
- 418732958012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,460 miles (+3,789)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 33,460 miles
- Test number
- 311740487313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,671 miles (+3,246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 29,671 miles
- Test number
- 516115895797
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNsr tyre has 3 nails
Pass26,425 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 26,425 miles
- Test number
- 322098287773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD62 NBL
- Does LD62 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD62 NBL expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD62 NBL?
- The MOT on LD62 NBL expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD62 NBL done?
- LD62 NBL was recorded at 71,369 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 4,576 miles a year.
- Has LD62 NBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD62 NBL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD62 NBL 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 NBL find?
- LD62 NBL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both traling arm; all heavily underseald.
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