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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 XLGMOT history

LD62 XLG is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 60,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LD62 XLG black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
60,500 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 XLG
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 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 XLG was last recorded at 60,500 miles on 6 May 2026, 4,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2019: 30,505 miles, lower than 55,243 miles on 17 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,983 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,517 miles
Average per year
4,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,500 miles
  • 2025 – 55,983 miles
  • 2024 – 47,209 miles
  • 2023 – 37,444 miles
  • 2022 – 35,786 miles
  • 2021 – 33,701 miles
  • 2020 – 32,411 miles
  • 2019 – 30,505 miles
  • 2018 – 55,243 miles
  • 2017 – 22,129 miles
  • 2016 – 18,189 miles
  • 2015 – 16,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,500 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,500 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    60,500 miles
    Test number
    5514827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,983 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    55,983 miles
    Test number
    4374763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,947 miles (+8,738)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,947 miles
    Test number
    4372470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,209 miles (+9,765)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    3174198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,444 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    37,444 miles
    Test number
    1771832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,786 miles
    Test number
    500323396456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail35,786 miles (+2,085)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,786 miles
    Test number
    855429271944
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass33,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,701 miles
    Test number
    949275275163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail33,701 miles (+1,290)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,701 miles
    Test number
    739233642841
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass32,411 miles (+1,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,411 miles
    Test number
    831127986692
    • AdvisoryNSF door handle insecure but door still opens and closes as it should

  11. Pass30,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,505 miles
    Test number
    483198162956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail30,505 miles (-24,738)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,505 miles
    Test number
    639532431435
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,243 miles (+28,600)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,243 miles
    Test number
    826598603971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,643 miles (+4,514)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,643 miles
    Test number
    851432015456
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  15. Pass22,129 miles (+3,940)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    280636324550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,189 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,189 miles
    Test number
    197206916489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,152 miles
    Test number
    219500959934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 XLG

Does LD62 XLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 XLG is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 XLG?
The MOT on LD62 XLG is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 XLG done?
LD62 XLG was recorded at 60,500 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,162 miles a year.
Has LD62 XLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 XLG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 XLG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD62 XLG find?
LD62 XLG passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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