
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass48,009 miles (+1,434)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 48,009 miles
- Test number
- 437359511992
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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)
Pass24,887 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 24,887 miles
- Test number
- 111350603116
- AdvisoryOffside Front nail in off side front tyre
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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