
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass128,802 miles (+4,038)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 128,802 miles
- Test number
- 370988318003
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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))
Pass32,573 miles (+1,965)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 32,573 miles
- Test number
- 935798502400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,608 miles (+4,102)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 30,608 miles
- Test number
- 725993967351
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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