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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 SKUMOT history

LD62 SKU is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LD62 SKU black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,443 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 SKU
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 valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 SKU was last recorded at 98,443 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 18,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,628 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
18,815 miles
Average per year
6,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,443 miles
  • 2025 – 79,628 miles
  • 2024 – 75,701 miles
  • 2023 – 72,468 miles
  • 2022 – 66,760 miles
  • 2021 – 59,792 miles
  • 2020 – 56,242 miles
  • 2018 – 45,570 miles
  • 2017 – 33,432 miles
  • 2016 – 31,129 miles
  • 2015 – 24,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,443 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,443 miles (+18,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    193146944775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,628 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    233432506961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,701 miles (+3,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    746520393472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s fronts showing sings of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass72,468 miles (+5,708)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    352538084086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspected play in steering rack / lower column U/J (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,760 miles (+6,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,760 miles
    Test number
    650504420473
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass59,792 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,792 miles
    Test number
    230453383124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,621 miles (+3,379)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,621 miles
    Test number
    323510869526
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

  8. Pass56,242 miles (+10,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,242 miles
    Test number
    531184017237
    • AdvisoryAdvise undertrays and sill covers

  9. Pass45,570 miles (+12,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,570 miles
    Test number
    718753766208
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (nearside 1.62mm) (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass33,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,432 miles
    Test number
    561527245913
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail33,432 miles (+2,303)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,432 miles
    Test number
    496163693351
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAll discs pitted and corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass31,129 miles (+6,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,129 miles
    Test number
    810375091383
    • AdvisorySlight drag on front brakes and lip on discs

  13. Pass24,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,773 miles
    Test number
    549033958707
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked between tread
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

Questions about LD62 SKU

Does LD62 SKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 SKU is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 SKU?
The MOT on LD62 SKU is valid until 14 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 SKU done?
LD62 SKU was recorded at 98,443 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 6,847 miles a year.
Has LD62 SKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 SKU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LD62 SKU 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 SKU find?
LD62 SKU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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