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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 XRWMOT history

LD62 XRW is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LD62 XRW silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,387 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 XRW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 XRW was last recorded at 113,387 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 15,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,140 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15,247 miles
Average per year
9,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,387 miles
  • 2024 – 98,140 miles
  • 2022 – 80,039 miles
  • 2021 – 67,781 miles
  • 2020 – 65,373 miles
  • 2019 – 58,665 miles
  • 2018 – 42,013 miles
  • 2017 – 30,401 miles
  • 2016 – 25,580 miles
  • 2015 – 17,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,387 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear suspension components

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.

  • Steering system slightly rough

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,387 miles (+15,247)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,387 miles
    Test number
    796474759989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear suspension components

  2. Pass98,140 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,140 miles
    Test number
    961631499112
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail98,109 miles5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,109 miles
    Test number
    374055470342
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play Both Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play Both Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  4. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    918402852810
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,039 miles (+12,258)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,039 miles
    Test number
    167608530534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,781 miles (+2,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    820307575704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass65,373 miles (+6,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,373 miles
    Test number
    577016722922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass58,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    544382005049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,665 miles (+16,652)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    678946250021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass42,013 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,013 miles
    Test number
    372974326928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail42,012 miles (+11,611)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,012 miles
    Test number
    868278339286
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass30,401 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,401 miles
    Test number
    281769921232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,580 miles (+8,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,580 miles
    Test number
    430340867911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass17,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,116 miles
    Test number
    214992063024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 XRW

Does LD62 XRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 XRW is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD62 XRW?
The MOT on LD62 XRW is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 XRW done?
LD62 XRW was recorded at 113,387 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 9,359 miles a year.
Has LD62 XRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 XRW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD62 XRW 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 XRW find?
LD62 XRW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front drl not working; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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