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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 SSKMOT history

LD62 SSK is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LD62 SSK black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,581 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 SSK
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 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 SSK was last recorded at 119,581 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 3,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,722 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,859 miles
Average per year
7,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,581 miles
  • 2025 – 115,722 miles
  • 2024 – 110,733 miles
  • 2023 – 105,160 miles
  • 2022 – 100,577 miles
  • 2021 – 96,581 miles
  • 2020 – 92,197 miles
  • 2019 – 88,915 miles
  • 2018 – 77,281 miles
  • 2017 – 63,521 miles
  • 2016 – 50,084 miles
  • 2015 – 34,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,581 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Covers not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,581 miles (+3,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,581 miles
    Test number
    909093448635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass115,722 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,722 miles
    Test number
    557961490383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,733 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,733 miles
    Test number
    320287503839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,160 miles (+4,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,160 miles
    Test number
    669506245144
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass100,577 miles (+3,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,577 miles
    Test number
    138385286293
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES AT FLEXI UNION (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  6. Pass96,581 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,581 miles
    Test number
    415589370864
    • AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Fail96,558 miles (+4,361)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,558 miles
    Test number
    635532066961
    • MajorElectrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Under bonnet (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass92,197 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,197 miles
    Test number
    587596487052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,915 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,915 miles
    Test number
    733743803053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,913 miles (+11,632)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,913 miles
    Test number
    463271977987
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective pedal spongy/creeps (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass77,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    304684169977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail77,281 miles (+13,760)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    362872217435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Pass63,521 miles (+13,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,521 miles
    Test number
    174236359262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,084 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,084 miles
    Test number
    816389308581
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail50,045 miles (+15,417)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    719504673932
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass34,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,628 miles
    Test number
    875925514277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 SSK

Does LD62 SSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 SSK is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 SSK?
The MOT on LD62 SSK is valid until 24 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 SSK done?
LD62 SSK was recorded at 119,581 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,773 miles a year.
Has LD62 SSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 SSK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LD62 SSK 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 SSK find?
LD62 SSK passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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