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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 NGEMOT history

LD62 NGE is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

LD62 NGE black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2023
Mileage
118,478 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 NGE
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
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 NGE was last recorded at 118,478 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,477 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,478 miles
  • 2021 – 107,114 miles
  • 2020 – 99,858 miles
  • 2019 – 91,665 miles
  • 2018 – 84,527 miles
  • 2017 – 72,041 miles
  • 2016 – 58,767 miles
  • 2015 – 42,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,478 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,478 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,478 miles
    Test number
    877812767281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail118,477 miles (+11,363)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,477 miles
    Test number
    780592734333
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test o/s/f wheel bearing due to brake bind
  3. Pass107,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,114 miles
    Test number
    147821038806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail107,114 miles (+7,256)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,114 miles
    Test number
    284445656389
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass99,858 miles (+8,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    423386035527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass91,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,665 miles
    Test number
    107456547645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,665 miles (+7,138)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,665 miles
    Test number
    529311352874
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass84,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    993517646536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,527 miles (+12,486)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    337517227812
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass72,041 miles (+13,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,041 miles
    Test number
    984974087457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass58,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,767 miles
    Test number
    552731547834
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  12. Fail58,767 miles (+16,242)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,767 miles
    Test number
    154430200438
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides front (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  13. Pass42,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,525 miles
    Test number
    904416394738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 NGE

Does LD62 NGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD62 NGE expired on 4 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD62 NGE?
The MOT on LD62 NGE expired on 4 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD62 NGE done?
LD62 NGE was recorded at 118,478 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 10,935 miles a year.
Has LD62 NGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 NGE has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LD62 NGE 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 NGE find?
LD62 NGE passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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