Kia Optima
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LD62 YAYMOT history
LD62 YAY is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 75,782 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 75,782 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,333 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD62 YAY
- 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
- 29 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD62 YAY was last recorded at 75,782 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 75,782 miles · 21 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,333 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,782 miles
- 2025 – 73,351 miles
- 2024 – 73,338 miles
- 2023 – 66,013 miles
- 2022 – 61,211 miles
- 2021 – 59,032 miles
- 2020 – 58,482 miles
- 2019 – 55,244 miles
- 2018 – 48,981 miles
- 2017 – 39,296 miles
- 2016 – 28,661 miles
- 2015 – 20,652 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,782 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Steering column attachment defective
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,782 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 75,782 miles
- Test number
- 806917620748
- 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))
Fail75,782 miles (+2,431)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,782 miles
- Test number
- 453456453157
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
Pass73,351 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 73,351 miles
- Test number
- 327430587276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail73,338 miles (+9)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,338 miles
- Test number
- 764442545177
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,329 miles (+7,316)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,329 miles
- Test number
- 871661948653
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass66,013 miles (+4,802)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 66,013 miles
- Test number
- 405793497943
- 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
Pass61,211 miles (+2,179)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 61,211 miles
- Test number
- 289437226823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,032 miles (+550)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 59,032 miles
- Test number
- 512950105936
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass58,482 miles (+3,238)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 58,482 miles
- Test number
- 285110584699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,244 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 55,244 miles
- Test number
- 553239041947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,243 miles (+6,262)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,243 miles
- Test number
- 953405001795
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Pass48,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 48,981 miles
- Test number
- 549134050610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,981 miles (+9,685)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,981 miles
- Test number
- 191954111015
- DangerousNearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected excessive movement (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,296 miles (+10,635)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 39,296 miles
- Test number
- 647679786527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,661 miles (+8,009)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 28,661 miles
- Test number
- 202221736461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 20,652 miles
- Test number
- 525257861467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD62 YAY
- Does LD62 YAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 YAY is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD62 YAY?
- The MOT on LD62 YAY is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD62 YAY done?
- LD62 YAY was recorded at 75,782 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,333 miles a year.
- Has LD62 YAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD62 YAY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD62 YAY 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 YAY find?
- LD62 YAY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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