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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 SSZMOT history

LD62 SSZ is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

LD62 SSZ black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,935 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 SSZ
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 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 SSZ was last recorded at 108,935 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,471 miles · 19 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
7,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,935 miles
  • 2025 – 96,993 miles
  • 2024 – 92,711 miles
  • 2023 – 87,632 miles
  • 2022 – 81,227 miles
  • 2021 – 75,256 miles
  • 2020 – 65,322 miles
  • 2019 – 57,651 miles
  • 2018 – 54,160 miles
  • 2017 – 50,498 miles
  • 2016 – 43,291 miles
  • 2015 – 26,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,935 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside. Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,935 miles (+464)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,935 miles
    Test number
    970052437562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside. Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,471 miles (+11,478)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,471 miles
    Test number
    883321452466
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside. Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,993 miles (+4,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,993 miles
    Test number
    313268793521
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass92,711 miles (+5,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,711 miles
    Test number
    915457458035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight play detected at steering wheel

  5. Pass87,632 miles (+6,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,632 miles
    Test number
    876929323089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,227 miles (+5,971)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,227 miles
    Test number
    924244211937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass75,256 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    598168401967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail75,256 miles (+9,934)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    984713092915
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass65,322 miles (+7,671)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,322 miles
    Test number
    835567402431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass57,651 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,651 miles
    Test number
    520146784971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,160 miles (+3,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,160 miles
    Test number
    502054647218
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass50,498 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,498 miles
    Test number
    479258041109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,291 miles (+16,325)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,291 miles
    Test number
    340651759943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,966 miles
    Test number
    351377021751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,966 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,966 miles
    Test number
    221925448285
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LD62 SSZ

Does LD62 SSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 SSZ is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 SSZ?
The MOT on LD62 SSZ is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 SSZ done?
LD62 SSZ was recorded at 108,935 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 7,624 miles a year.
Has LD62 SSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 SSZ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 SSZ 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 SSZ find?
LD62 SSZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, and 5 more.

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