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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 NCEMOT history

LD62 NCE is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 67,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LD62 NCE black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,346 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 NCE
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 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 NCE was last recorded at 67,346 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,345 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,346 miles
  • 2025 – 61,559 miles
  • 2024 – 60,384 miles
  • 2023 – 54,178 miles
  • 2022 – 48,280 miles
  • 2021 – 40,496 miles
  • 2020 – 31,607 miles
  • 2019 – 27,901 miles
  • 2018 – 22,816 miles
  • 2017 – 19,161 miles
  • 2015 – 14,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,346 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive looks to be transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Clonk from behind steering wheel but no play detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • General corrosion on underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • General corrosion on underside and suspension components on car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/65/16C

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/65/16C

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,346 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,346 miles
    Test number
    863023465771
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive looks to be transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail67,345 miles (+5,786)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,345 miles
    Test number
    270570904329
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive looks to be transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,559 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,559 miles
    Test number
    786560405889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,384 miles (+6,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,384 miles
    Test number
    538314615965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuther look at o/r hand brake

  5. Pass54,178 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    865928858986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClonk from behind steering wheel but no play detected
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside

  6. Fail54,177 miles (+5,897)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,177 miles
    Test number
    378005468799
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClonk from behind steering wheel but no play detected
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside

  7. Pass48,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    188777809584
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 both worn smooth on inner edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all suspension components

  8. Fail48,280 miles (+7,784)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    310187756226
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 both worn smooth on inner edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all suspension components

  9. Pass40,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,496 miles
    Test number
    214347495982
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside and suspension components on car

  10. Fail40,496 miles (+8,889)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,496 miles
    Test number
    819517670107
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside and suspension components on car

  11. Pass31,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,607 miles
    Test number
    285959871895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail31,607 miles (+3,706)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,607 miles
    Test number
    453941205199
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass27,901 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    27,901 miles
    Test number
    249809960966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,900 miles (+2,292)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,900 miles
    Test number
    353597522209
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass25,608 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,608 miles
    Test number
    833889086920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,816 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    22,816 miles
    Test number
    431654714708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,161 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    19,161 miles
    Test number
    493647163894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    14,506 miles
    Test number
    158656623943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD62 NCE

Does LD62 NCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 NCE is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 NCE?
The MOT on LD62 NCE is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 NCE done?
LD62 NCE was recorded at 67,346 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,058 miles a year.
Has LD62 NCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 NCE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 NCE 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 NCE find?
LD62 NCE passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule into caliper; oil leak, but not excessive looks to be transmission oil.

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