Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LD62 SLZMOT history
LD62 SLZ is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,758 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 103,758 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD62 SLZ
- 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 3 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD62 SLZ was last recorded at 103,758 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 12,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,498 miles · 12 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,260 miles
- Average per year
- 8,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,758 miles
- 2024 – 91,498 miles
- 2023 – 91,493 miles
- 2022 – 79,257 miles
- 2021 – 73,967 miles
- 2020 – 66,923 miles
- 2019 – 56,820 miles
- 2018 – 47,836 miles
- 2017 – 39,129 miles
- 2016 – 28,463 miles
- 2015 – 23,691 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,758 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Underbody undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 3 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,758 miles (+12,260)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 103,758 miles
- Test number
- 791023485379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,498 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 91,498 miles
- Test number
- 210108552435
- AdvisoryFront tyres x 2 edges worn
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass91,493 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 91,493 miles
- Test number
- 342338356643
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Fail91,492 miles (+12,235)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,492 miles
- Test number
- 792738783253
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass79,257 miles (+5,290)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 79,257 miles
- Test number
- 510533139758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 73,967 miles
- Test number
- 896092601746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,965 miles (+7,042)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,965 miles
- Test number
- 600400211219
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER AND INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,923 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 66,923 miles
- Test number
- 742542959566
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail66,922 miles (+10,102)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,922 miles
- Test number
- 514452478396
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,820 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 56,820 miles
- Test number
- 590186337770
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail56,820 miles (+8,984)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,820 miles
- Test number
- 459252332737
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass47,836 miles (+8,707)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 47,836 miles
- Test number
- 472009677525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,129 miles (+10,666)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 39,129 miles
- Test number
- 768602695489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,463 miles (+4,772)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 28,463 miles
- Test number
- 309358027881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 23,691 miles
- Test number
- 231963634159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD62 SLZ
- Does LD62 SLZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD62 SLZ expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD62 SLZ?
- The MOT on LD62 SLZ expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD62 SLZ done?
- LD62 SLZ was recorded at 103,758 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 8,501 miles a year.
- Has LD62 SLZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD62 SLZ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD62 SLZ 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 SLZ find?
- LD62 SLZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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