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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 SMVMOT history

LD62 SMV is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 107,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LD62 SMV black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,409 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 SMV
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 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 SMV was last recorded at 107,409 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,518 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,891 miles
Average per year
7,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,409 miles
  • 2025 – 103,518 miles
  • 2024 – 99,365 miles
  • 2023 – 94,906 miles
  • 2022 – 89,135 miles
  • 2021 – 82,608 miles
  • 2020 – 74,328 miles
  • 2019 – 69,027 miles
  • 2018 – 58,774 miles
  • 2017 – 49,406 miles
  • 2016 – 37,553 miles
  • 2015 – 27,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,409 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,409 miles (+3,891)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,409 miles
    Test number
    939649664015
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  2. Pass103,518 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,518 miles
    Test number
    651891805599
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Fail103,518 miles (+4,153)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,518 miles
    Test number
    458164154974
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass99,365 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,365 miles
    Test number
    268976733461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,906 miles (+5,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,906 miles
    Test number
    556175838734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bold on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bold on inner edge

  6. Pass89,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,135 miles
    Test number
    130486971469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,135 miles (+6,527)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,135 miles
    Test number
    573332232576
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,608 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    633684373236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 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))

  9. Fail82,608 miles (+8,280)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    384137383680
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 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))

  10. Pass74,328 miles (+5,301)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    176327309798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass69,027 miles (+10,253)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    503642048626
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass58,774 miles (+9,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,774 miles
    Test number
    619757240542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass49,406 miles (+11,853)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,406 miles
    Test number
    349586559550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,553 miles (+10,215)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,553 miles
    Test number
    130937725575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,338 miles
    Test number
    711114986936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 SMV

Does LD62 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 SMV is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 SMV?
The MOT on LD62 SMV is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 SMV done?
LD62 SMV was recorded at 107,409 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 7,282 miles a year.
Has LD62 SMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 SMV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 SMV 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 SMV find?
LD62 SMV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; general corrosion underbody; under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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