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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 NBZMOT history

LD62 NBZ is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LD62 NBZ black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2027
Mileage
71,013 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 NBZ
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
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 NBZ was last recorded at 71,013 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 9,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,196 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9,817 miles
Average per year
3,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,013 miles
  • 2025 – 61,196 miles
  • 2022 – 57,009 miles
  • 2021 – 55,083 miles
  • 2020 – 54,530 miles
  • 2019 – 51,990 miles
  • 2018 – 47,670 miles
  • 2017 – 42,082 miles
  • 2016 – 37,034 miles
  • 2015 – 30,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,013 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly, behind shock (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront number plate bent

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,013 miles (+9,817)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    71,013 miles
    Test number
    227509538764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly, behind shock (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate bent

  2. Pass61,196 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    61,196 miles
    Test number
    773701172544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,194 miles (+1,067)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,194 miles
    Test number
    682105710132
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  4. Pass60,127 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    481796939880
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail60,127 miles (+3,118)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    595934280490
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass57,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    402866790055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail57,009 miles (+1,926)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    754293218218
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,083 miles
    Test number
    140083913481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,083 miles (+553)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,083 miles
    Test number
    763951739851
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  10. Pass54,530 miles (+2,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,530 miles
    Test number
    868527206363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake sticking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,990 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    493602486868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    335241930985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail47,670 miles (+5,588)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    691984374771
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass42,082 miles (+5,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,082 miles
    Test number
    985456748156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass37,034 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,034 miles
    Test number
    864594651912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,209 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    896840028869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD62 NBZ

Does LD62 NBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 NBZ is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 NBZ?
The MOT on LD62 NBZ is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 NBZ done?
LD62 NBZ was recorded at 71,013 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,671 miles a year.
Has LD62 NBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 NBZ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 NBZ 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 NBZ find?
LD62 NBZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly, behind shock, and 2 more.

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