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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 XLFMOT history

LD62 XLF is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LD62 XLF black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,379 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 XLF
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 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 XLF was last recorded at 80,379 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,379 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,379 miles
  • 2025 – 64,743 miles
  • 2024 – 52,672 miles
  • 2023 – 48,009 miles
  • 2022 – 46,575 miles
  • 2021 – 46,572 miles
  • 2020 – 43,134 miles
  • 2018 – 36,849 miles
  • 2017 – 30,638 miles
  • 2016 – 24,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,379 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle to components. Covered in underseal, unable to fully inspectRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake recording less effort, but adequate at time of test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front nail in off side front tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,379 miles
    Test number
    291117347469
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle to components. Covered in underseal, unable to fully inspect
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake recording less effort, but adequate at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Fail80,379 miles (+15,636)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,379 miles
    Test number
    894266257827
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle to components. Covered in underseal, unable to fully inspect
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,743 miles (+12,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    64,743 miles
    Test number
    921235511535
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass52,672 miles (+4,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,672 miles
    Test number
    710530282699
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass48,009 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,009 miles
    Test number
    437359511992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,575 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,575 miles
    Test number
    465419708578
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail46,572 miles (+3,438)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,572 miles
    Test number
    833003750562
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  8. Pass43,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,134 miles
    Test number
    590099667106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail43,134 miles (+6,285)4 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,134 miles
    Test number
    111200930302
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake sticking
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high
  10. Pass36,849 miles (+6,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,849 miles
    Test number
    461097637922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass30,638 miles (+5,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,638 miles
    Test number
    468799100770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass24,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,887 miles
    Test number
    111350603116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in off side front tyre
  13. Fail24,887 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,887 miles
    Test number
    699588638419
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in off side front tyre

Questions about LD62 XLF

Does LD62 XLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 XLF is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 XLF?
The MOT on LD62 XLF is valid until 21 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 XLF done?
LD62 XLF was recorded at 80,379 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 5,419 miles a year.
Has LD62 XLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 XLF has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 XLF 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 XLF find?
LD62 XLF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in underseal; corrosion under vehicle to components. covered in underseal, unable to fully inspect; nearside rear parking brake recording less effort, but adequate at time of test, and 2 more.

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