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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 SKOMOT history

LD62 SKO is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LD62 SKO silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,585 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 SKO
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
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 SKO was last recorded at 86,585 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 2,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,717 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,868 miles
Average per year
5,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,585 miles
  • 2025 – 83,717 miles
  • 2024 – 79,256 miles
  • 2023 – 74,353 miles
  • 2022 – 68,692 miles
  • 2021 – 65,027 miles
  • 2020 – 60,723 miles
  • 2019 – 53,665 miles
  • 2018 – 47,033 miles
  • 2017 – 40,895 miles
  • 2016 – 32,824 miles
  • 2015 – 25,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,585 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTHFRONT PIPES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,585 miles (+2,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,585 miles
    Test number
    125361655062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,717 miles
    Test number
    176942970656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail83,717 miles (+4,461)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,717 miles
    Test number
    787103043960
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass79,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    956243935114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,256 miles (+4,903)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    783714389673
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass74,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,353 miles
    Test number
    636878995616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,353 miles (+5,661)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,353 miles
    Test number
    549509106696
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,692 miles
    Test number
    791552298345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,692 miles (+32)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,692 miles
    Test number
    492054245962
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail68,660 miles (+3,633)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    744019424850
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,027 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    132044526607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,987 miles (+4,264)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,987 miles
    Test number
    135127281745
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass60,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,723 miles
    Test number
    966462705964
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTHFRONT PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail60,723 miles (+7,058)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,723 miles
    Test number
    293870713123
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARKING LEVER (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTHFRONT PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass53,665 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    958362079975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,033 miles
    Test number
    206047375408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,033 miles (+6,138)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,033 miles
    Test number
    680244083780
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  18. Pass40,895 miles (+8,071)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,895 miles
    Test number
    361979023255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,824 miles
    Test number
    602552670634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail32,824 miles (+7,578)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,824 miles
    Test number
    960740649300
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,246 miles
    Test number
    502442040665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 SKO

Does LD62 SKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 SKO is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 SKO?
The MOT on LD62 SKO is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 SKO done?
LD62 SKO was recorded at 86,585 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 5,686 miles a year.
Has LD62 SKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 SKO has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 SKO 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 SKO find?
LD62 SKO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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