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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 NCUMOT history

LD62 NCU is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

LD62 NCU black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
89,409 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
14
7 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 NCU
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 expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 NCU was last recorded at 89,409 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,395 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,409 miles
  • 2021 – 71,385 miles
  • 2019 – 65,294 miles
  • 2018 – 57,141 miles
  • 2017 – 48,758 miles
  • 2016 – 37,531 miles
  • 2015 – 26,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,409 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,409 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,409 miles
    Test number
    269083127633
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,395 miles (+872)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,395 miles
    Test number
    630466126886
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail88,523 miles (+17,138)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,523 miles
    Test number
    304500123990
    • MajorFront Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,385 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,385 miles
    Test number
    647864206922
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail71,385 miles (+9)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,385 miles
    Test number
    930351962475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail71,376 miles (+6,082)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,376 miles
    Test number
    900832254890
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,294 miles (+195)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    130265623626
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  8. Fail65,099 miles (+7,958)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    236103768134
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,141 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,141 miles
    Test number
    207219190704
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail57,084 miles (+8,326)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    532894460980
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,758 miles (+11,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,758 miles
    Test number
    189916610506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,531 miles
    Test number
    949055797360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail37,531 miles (+10,962)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,531 miles
    Test number
    409120933928
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass26,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,569 miles
    Test number
    317001958264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 NCU

Does LD62 NCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD62 NCU expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD62 NCU?
The MOT on LD62 NCU expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD62 NCU done?
LD62 NCU was recorded at 89,409 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 8,931 miles a year.
Has LD62 NCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 NCU has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD62 NCU 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 NCU find?
LD62 NCU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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