
Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LD62 XLWMOT history
LD62 XLW is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 116,556 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 116,556 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD62 XLW
- 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 7 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD62 XLW was last recorded at 116,556 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 11,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 105,148 miles · 13 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 11,408 miles
- Average per year
- 12,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 116,556 miles
- 2022 – 105,148 miles
- 2021 – 89,861 miles
- 2020 – 87,978 miles
- 2019 – 78,265 miles
- 2018 – 62,957 miles
- 2017 – 48,051 miles
- 2016 – 33,542 miles
- 2015 – 20,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
12 tests since 27 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,556 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 116,556 miles
- Test number
- 700882898200
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail116,556 miles (+11,408)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,556 miles
- Test number
- 658510390830
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass105,148 miles (+15,287)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 105,148 miles
- Test number
- 413883042089
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,861 miles (+1,883)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 89,861 miles
- Test number
- 269622154852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,978 miles (+9,713)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 87,978 miles
- Test number
- 832324928533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,265 miles (+155)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 78,265 miles
- Test number
- 252275819401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,110 miles (+15,153)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,110 miles
- Test number
- 676174227112
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass62,957 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 62,957 miles
- Test number
- 926190750748
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail62,957 miles (+14,906)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,957 miles
- Test number
- 577448437070
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoolant empty
Pass48,051 miles (+14,509)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 48,051 miles
- Test number
- 699186755820
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass33,542 miles (+13,127)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 33,542 miles
- Test number
- 324474280912
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryHandbrake should be better only has 17 per cent minimum 16 per cent
Pass20,415 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 20,415 miles
- Test number
- 840142989669
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD62 XLW
- Does LD62 XLW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD62 XLW expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD62 XLW?
- The MOT on LD62 XLW expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD62 XLW done?
- LD62 XLW was recorded at 116,556 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 12,497 miles a year.
- Has LD62 XLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD62 XLW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD62 XLW 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 XLW find?
- LD62 XLW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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