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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 YBAMOT history

LD62 YBA is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LD62 YBA black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,802 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 YBA
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
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 YBA was last recorded at 128,802 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 4,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,764 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,038 miles
Average per year
9,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,802 miles
  • 2025 – 124,764 miles
  • 2023 – 122,258 miles
  • 2022 – 117,491 miles
  • 2021 – 100,650 miles
  • 2020 – 71,974 miles
  • 2019 – 54,112 miles
  • 2018 – 44,067 miles
  • 2017 – 32,573 miles
  • 2016 – 30,608 miles
  • 2015 – 26,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,802 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,802 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,802 miles
    Test number
    370988318003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,764 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,764 miles
    Test number
    158818933763
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail124,764 miles (+2,506)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,764 miles
    Test number
    770275039484
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Injector chafing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass122,258 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,258 miles
    Test number
    294118152661
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Fail122,256 miles (+4,765)1 dangerous9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,256 miles
    Test number
    514763486347
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak engine misfire (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater likely to become detached located in insecure mirror (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass117,491 miles (+350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,491 miles
    Test number
    540599749057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail117,141 miles (+16,491)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,141 miles
    Test number
    342449910460
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion due to lack of use - all brakes function correctly without fluctuation
  8. Pass100,650 miles (+28,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,650 miles
    Test number
    816357226147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass71,974 miles (+17,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,974 miles
    Test number
    632101393080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass54,112 miles (+10,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    978083231243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWater coolant low
    • AdvisoryZero emissions
  11. Pass44,067 miles (+11,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,067 miles
    Test number
    819067318025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass32,573 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,573 miles
    Test number
    935798502400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,608 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,608 miles
    Test number
    725993967351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,506 miles
    Test number
    649856525123
    • 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)

Questions about LD62 YBA

Does LD62 YBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 YBA is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 YBA?
The MOT on LD62 YBA is valid until 10 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 YBA done?
LD62 YBA was recorded at 128,802 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 9,882 miles a year.
Has LD62 YBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 YBA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 YBA 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 YBA find?
LD62 YBA passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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