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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 XSFMOT history

LD62 XSF is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LD62 XSF silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,871 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 XSF
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 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 XSF was last recorded at 86,871 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 7,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,105 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,766 miles
Average per year
5,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,871 miles
  • 2025 – 79,105 miles
  • 2024 – 74,664 miles
  • 2022 – 69,409 miles
  • 2021 – 60,587 miles
  • 2020 – 57,647 miles
  • 2019 – 54,708 miles
  • 2018 – 51,954 miles
  • 2017 – 49,326 miles
  • 2016 – 43,415 miles
  • 2015 – 32,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on outer (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,871 miles (+7,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,871 miles
    Test number
    640015253299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass79,105 miles (+313)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    537218645494
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail78,792 miles (+4,128)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,792 miles
    Test number
    445531468956
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness catching when rotated. (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass74,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,664 miles
    Test number
    901973205978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,664 miles (+5,255)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,664 miles
    Test number
    452895654804
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass69,409 miles (+8,822)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    479125665209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    285447599461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,587 miles (+2,940)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    353896970271
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass57,647 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,647 miles
    Test number
    916629529333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,708 miles (+2,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    733339635783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
  11. Pass51,954 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,954 miles
    Test number
    973295738951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,326 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,326 miles
    Test number
    489645781150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,415 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,415 miles
    Test number
    239935840849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front on outer (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail43,408 miles (+10,695)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,408 miles
    Test number
    390812297221
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front on outer (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass32,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,713 miles
    Test number
    672729587326
    • AdvisorySpare tyre is deflated

Questions about LD62 XSF

Does LD62 XSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 XSF is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 XSF?
The MOT on LD62 XSF is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 XSF done?
LD62 XSF was recorded at 86,871 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,232 miles a year.
Has LD62 XSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 XSF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 XSF 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 XSF find?
LD62 XSF passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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