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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 XLKMOT history

LD62 XLK is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 134,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LD62 XLK black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
134,869 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 XLK
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 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 XLK was last recorded at 134,869 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 8,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,080 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,789 miles
Average per year
9,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,869 miles
  • 2024 – 126,080 miles
  • 2023 – 108,049 miles
  • 2021 – 93,419 miles
  • 2020 – 87,227 miles
  • 2019 – 78,165 miles
  • 2018 – 67,334 miles
  • 2017 – 54,793 miles
  • 2016 – 42,978 miles
  • 2015 – 33,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,869 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,869 miles (+8,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    134,869 miles
    Test number
    591981624227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass126,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,080 miles
    Test number
    274171851185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail126,079 miles (+9,026)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,079 miles
    Test number
    946700682798
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorBrake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Both rear (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass117,053 miles (+9,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,053 miles
    Test number
    948361952298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass108,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,049 miles
    Test number
    474657548239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,049 miles (+14,630)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,049 miles
    Test number
    971703982628
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass93,419 miles (+6,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,419 miles
    Test number
    599243492551
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass87,227 miles (+9,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,227 miles
    Test number
    185605615395
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass78,165 miles (+10,831)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,165 miles
    Test number
    568297819483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,334 miles (+12,541)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    611021523768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,793 miles (+11,815)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,793 miles
    Test number
    122275600250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,978 miles (+9,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    688543797603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill guards fitted at time of test
  13. Pass33,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,726 miles
    Test number
    545978632894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 XLK

Does LD62 XLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 XLK is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 XLK?
The MOT on LD62 XLK is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 XLK done?
LD62 XLK was recorded at 134,869 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 9,776 miles a year.
Has LD62 XLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 XLK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD62 XLK 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 XLK find?
LD62 XLK passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened.

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