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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 XLPMOT history

LD62 XLP is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 83,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

LD62 XLP black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
83,664 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 XLP
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 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 XLP was last recorded at 83,664 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 7,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2016: 19,658 miles, lower than 268,642 miles on 5 Oct 2015.

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
75,785 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,664 miles
  • 2023 – 75,785 miles
  • 2022 – 66,200 miles
  • 2021 – 57,854 miles
  • 2020 – 51,296 miles
  • 2019 – 41,037 miles
  • 2018 – 30,612 miles
  • 2017 – 26,074 miles
  • 2016 – 19,658 miles
  • 2015 – 268,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,664 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll under vehicle suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnder trays not allowing inspection of some items

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,664 miles (+7,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    565555885086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays not allowing inspection of some items
  2. Pass75,785 miles (+9,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,785 miles
    Test number
    477973710481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
  3. Pass66,200 miles (+8,346)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,200 miles
    Test number
    792772279121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,854 miles
    Test number
    791862331406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,854 miles (+6,558)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,854 miles
    Test number
    300978090347
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass51,296 miles (+10,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    482230144842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass41,037 miles (+10,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,037 miles
    Test number
    704154334612
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass30,612 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    30,612 miles
    Test number
    610844449660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,074 miles (+6,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,074 miles
    Test number
    639289366598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray obscuring some components
  10. Pass19,658 miles (-248,984)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,658 miles
    Test number
    383761995050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass268,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    268,642 miles
    Test number
    452973367523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 XLP

Does LD62 XLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD62 XLP expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD62 XLP?
The MOT on LD62 XLP expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD62 XLP done?
LD62 XLP was recorded at 83,664 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
Has LD62 XLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 XLP has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LD62 XLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD62 XLP find?
LD62 XLP passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link joint; all under vehicle suspension components corroded; engine cover fitted, and 1 more.

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