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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 SRXMOT history

LD62 SRX is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 129,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LD62 SRX silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,781 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 SRX
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
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 SRX was last recorded at 129,781 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 35,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,343 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
35,438 miles
Average per year
10,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,781 miles
  • 2025 – 94,343 miles
  • 2023 – 85,240 miles
  • 2021 – 81,115 miles
  • 2020 – 68,557 miles
  • 2019 – 61,189 miles
  • 2018 – 47,992 miles
  • 2017 – 35,673 miles
  • 2016 – 29,969 miles
  • 2015 – 21,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,781 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,781 miles (+35,438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,781 miles
    Test number
    809109451164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass94,343 miles (+9,103)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,343 miles
    Test number
    803910273463
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  3. Pass85,240 miles (+4,125)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    236957968230
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass81,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,115 miles
    Test number
    417952841771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,115 miles (+12,558)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,115 miles
    Test number
    578404468907
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,557 miles (+7,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,557 miles
    Test number
    958605431911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass61,189 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,189 miles
    Test number
    870583041239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,012 miles (+12,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,012 miles
    Test number
    773104578675
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass47,992 miles (+12,319)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,992 miles
    Test number
    107869911150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,673 miles (+5,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    902887407687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass29,969 miles (+8,721)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,969 miles
    Test number
    769297782786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,248 miles
    Test number
    849806748837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 SRX

Does LD62 SRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 SRX is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 SRX?
The MOT on LD62 SRX is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 SRX done?
LD62 SRX was recorded at 129,781 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 10,326 miles a year.
Has LD62 SRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 SRX has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LD62 SRX 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 SRX find?
LD62 SRX passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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