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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 XKWMOT history

LD62 XKW is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 187,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

LD62 XKW silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
187,551 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 XKW
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 expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 XKW was last recorded at 187,551 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 9,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,576 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,975 miles
Average per year
14,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,551 miles
  • 2024 – 177,576 miles
  • 2023 – 171,627 miles
  • 2022 – 154,749 miles
  • 2021 – 140,167 miles
  • 2020 – 126,182 miles
  • 2019 – 110,370 miles
  • 2018 – 88,660 miles
  • 2017 – 67,578 miles
  • 2016 – 54,384 miles
  • 2015 – 45,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,551 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,551 miles (+9,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    187,551 miles
    Test number
    681153279916
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass177,576 miles (+5,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    177,576 miles
    Test number
    573166828897
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass171,627 miles (+393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,627 miles
    Test number
    553367355088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail171,234 miles (+16,485)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,234 miles
    Test number
    944327784635
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass154,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,749 miles
    Test number
    152364035092
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension parts
  6. Fail154,749 miles (+14,582)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,749 miles
    Test number
    363099437006
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension parts
  7. Pass140,167 miles (+169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,167 miles
    Test number
    692147826627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail139,998 miles (+13,816)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,998 miles
    Test number
    599253938120
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Headlamp: dipped beam dim, suspect bulb incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass126,182 miles (+15,812)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,182 miles
    Test number
    224354847537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,370 miles (+21,710)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    617579554911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,660 miles (+21,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,660 miles
    Test number
    517914009972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass67,578 miles (+13,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    913791310680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass54,384 miles (+8,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    198585922771
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass45,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,503 miles
    Test number
    354694632424
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about LD62 XKW

Does LD62 XKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD62 XKW expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD62 XKW?
The MOT on LD62 XKW expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD62 XKW done?
LD62 XKW was recorded at 187,551 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 14,257 miles a year.
Has LD62 XKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 XKW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LD62 XKW 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 XKW find?
LD62 XKW passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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