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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 NFLMOT history

LD62 NFL is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 7 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 145,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

LD62 NFL silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,688 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 NFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 NFL was last recorded at 145,688 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,677 miles · 11 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,688 miles
  • 2024 – 143,595 miles
  • 2023 – 143,541 miles
  • 2022 – 143,420 miles
  • 2021 – 131,643 miles
  • 2020 – 112,646 miles
  • 2019 – 95,078 miles
  • 2017 – 72,614 miles
  • 2016 – 58,117 miles
  • 2015 – 50,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,688 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF, OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF, OSR Wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,688 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,688 miles
    Test number
    175365238303
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF, OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF, OSR Wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail145,677 miles (+2,082)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,677 miles
    Test number
    904551635189
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ABS cable loose
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,595 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,595 miles
    Test number
    133135568649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion. car has been undersealed

  4. Pass143,541 miles (+121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,541 miles
    Test number
    950810680434
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCar has been undersealed

  5. Pass143,420 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,420 miles
    Test number
    444963957939
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail143,418 miles (+11,775)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,418 miles
    Test number
    447405400918
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass131,643 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,643 miles
    Test number
    925296896143
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,641 miles (+18,995)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,641 miles
    Test number
    666899012748
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,646 miles (+17,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,646 miles
    Test number
    617093882529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  10. Pass95,078 miles (+13,303)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,078 miles
    Test number
    721545479440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,775 miles (+9,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,775 miles
    Test number
    119473727816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass72,614 miles (+14,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,614 miles
    Test number
    277439509307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,117 miles
    Test number
    991317598831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,117 miles (+7,673)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,117 miles
    Test number
    800850926860
    • DangerousNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass50,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    378672311570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 NFL

Does LD62 NFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 NFL is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 NFL?
The MOT on LD62 NFL is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 NFL done?
LD62 NFL was recorded at 145,688 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 8,998 miles a year.
Has LD62 NFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 NFL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 NFL 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 NFL find?
LD62 NFL passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf, osf, osr, and 1 more.

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