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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 NGGMOT history

LD62 NGG is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

LD62 NGG black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,186 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 NGG
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 valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 NGG was last recorded at 118,186 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,184 miles · 24 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,186 miles
  • 2025 – 107,672 miles
  • 2024 – 99,054 miles
  • 2023 – 89,966 miles
  • 2022 – 84,638 miles
  • 2021 – 79,752 miles
  • 2020 – 75,853 miles
  • 2019 – 70,333 miles
  • 2018 – 64,791 miles
  • 2017 – 58,571 miles
  • 2016 – 53,546 miles
  • 2015 – 46,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside parking brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,186 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,186 miles
    Test number
    416981741629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail118,184 miles (+10,512)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,184 miles
    Test number
    863369110724
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass107,672 miles (+8,618)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,672 miles
    Test number
    785232786381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass99,054 miles (+9,088)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,054 miles
    Test number
    476238360038
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass89,966 miles (+5,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,966 miles
    Test number
    963720423424
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded front and rear
  6. Pass84,638 miles (+275)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    396846765842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
  7. Fail84,363 miles (+4,611)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,363 miles
    Test number
    470720091776
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
  8. Pass79,752 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,752 miles
    Test number
    354093802730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail79,747 miles (+3,894)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,747 miles
    Test number
    705677742962
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass75,853 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,853 miles
    Test number
    546478417316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes going to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail75,852 miles (+5,519)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,852 miles
    Test number
    186078800365
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes going to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass70,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    523782714575
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail70,333 miles (+5,542)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    746848217894
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass64,791 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    832846750740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,571 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,571 miles
    Test number
    655426312950
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail58,470 miles (+4,924)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,470 miles
    Test number
    251631845481
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass53,546 miles (+7,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,546 miles
    Test number
    760243761723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass46,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,149 miles
    Test number
    479245853421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 NGG

Does LD62 NGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 NGG is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 NGG?
The MOT on LD62 NGG is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 NGG done?
LD62 NGG was recorded at 118,186 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 6,653 miles a year.
Has LD62 NGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 NGG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 NGG 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 NGG find?
LD62 NGG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush.

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