Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LD62 SMUMOT history
LD62 SMU is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 98,776 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD62 SMU
- 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 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD62 SMU was last recorded at 98,776 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 13,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,682 miles · 5 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,094 miles
- Average per year
- 7,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,776 miles
- 2025 – 85,682 miles
- 2024 – 78,057 miles
- 2023 – 71,571 miles
- 2022 – 64,282 miles
- 2021 – 57,480 miles
- 2020 – 53,102 miles
- 2019 – 44,129 miles
- 2018 – 37,510 miles
- 2017 – 31,045 miles
- 2016 – 24,242 miles
- 2015 – 18,231 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,776 miles
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,776 miles (+13,094)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 98,776 miles
- Test number
- 191345650868
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,682 miles (+7,625)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 85,682 miles
- Test number
- 804505024570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,057 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 78,057 miles
- Test number
- 941772390592
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail78,057 miles (+6,486)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,057 miles
- Test number
- 901485762305
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass71,571 miles (+139)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 71,571 miles
- Test number
- 311364464442
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail71,432 miles (+7,150)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,432 miles
- Test number
- 543636159963
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass64,282 miles (+6,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 64,282 miles
- Test number
- 774034337684
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass57,480 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 57,480 miles
- Test number
- 923177370922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,479 miles (+4,377)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,479 miles
- Test number
- 171781177028
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,102 miles (+8,973)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 53,102 miles
- Test number
- 550286967938
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,129 miles (+6,619)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 44,129 miles
- Test number
- 254533866185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,510 miles (+6,465)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 37,510 miles
- Test number
- 506940869870
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass31,045 miles (+6,803)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 31,045 miles
- Test number
- 421218975210
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,242 miles (+6,011)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 24,242 miles
- Test number
- 131110824337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 18,231 miles
- Test number
- 126753196631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD62 SMU
- Does LD62 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 SMU is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD62 SMU?
- The MOT on LD62 SMU is valid until 14 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 SMU done?
- LD62 SMU was recorded at 98,776 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 7,497 miles a year.
- Has LD62 SMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD62 SMU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD62 SMU 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 SMU find?
- LD62 SMU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres.
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