Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LD62 XLJMOT history
LD62 XLJ is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,205 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 116,205 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,076 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD62 XLJ
- 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 expired on 9 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD62 XLJ was last recorded at 116,205 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,200 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 9,076 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,205 miles
- 2024 – 109,892 miles
- 2023 – 102,242 miles
- 2022 – 89,520 miles
- 2021 – 76,548 miles
- 2020 – 66,631 miles
- 2019 – 53,887 miles
- 2018 – 43,938 miles
- 2017 – 40,414 miles
- 2016 – 33,745 miles
- 2015 – 25,163 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,205 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
13 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,205 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 116,205 miles
- Test number
- 282870485422
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail116,200 miles (+6,308)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,200 miles
- Test number
- 177780186834
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,892 miles (+7,650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 109,892 miles
- Test number
- 907945828091
- AdvisoryFront brakes are binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,242 miles (+12,722)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 102,242 miles
- Test number
- 814575666295
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,520 miles (+12,972)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 89,520 miles
- Test number
- 418195938141
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass76,548 miles (+9,917)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 76,548 miles
- Test number
- 514880988959
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,631 miles (+12,744)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 66,631 miles
- Test number
- 750687992427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,887 miles (+9,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 53,887 miles
- Test number
- 801568617428
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass43,938 miles (+3,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 43,938 miles
- Test number
- 770755427457
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass40,414 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 40,414 miles
- Test number
- 282680911298
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Fail40,414 miles (+6,669)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,414 miles
- Test number
- 257359305878
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Pass33,745 miles (+8,582)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 33,745 miles
- Test number
- 852056955441
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryFront discs worn
- AdvisoryWipers smear
Pass25,163 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 25,163 miles
- Test number
- 590032826571
- AdvisoryCrack in screen
- AdvisoryFront pads low
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor
Questions about LD62 XLJ
- Does LD62 XLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD62 XLJ expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD62 XLJ?
- The MOT on LD62 XLJ expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD62 XLJ done?
- LD62 XLJ was recorded at 116,205 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 9,076 miles a year.
- Has LD62 XLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD62 XLJ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD62 XLJ 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 XLJ find?
- LD62 XLJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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