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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 YBBMOT history

LD62 YBB is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LD62 YBB silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,372 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 YBB
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 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 YBB was last recorded at 99,372 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,372 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,372 miles
  • 2024 – 95,600 miles
  • 2023 – 91,865 miles
  • 2022 – 87,764 miles
  • 2021 – 85,312 miles
  • 2020 – 74,896 miles
  • 2019 – 62,011 miles
  • 2018 – 47,409 miles
  • 2017 – 33,801 miles
  • 2016 – 26,658 miles
  • 2015 – 19,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,372 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,372 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,372 miles
    Test number
    578462605281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail99,372 miles (+3,772)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,372 miles
    Test number
    912264132501
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar component defective Towbar Socket (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass95,600 miles (+3,735)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,600 miles
    Test number
    790406517465
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has surface rust

  4. Pass91,865 miles (+4,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,865 miles
    Test number
    788720028169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass87,764 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,764 miles
    Test number
    422653251233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,312 miles (+10,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,312 miles
    Test number
    705611508638
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack very slight play
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  7. Pass74,896 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,896 miles
    Test number
    446642161183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  8. Fail74,896 miles (+12,885)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,896 miles
    Test number
    596094148576
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  9. Pass62,011 miles (+14,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,011 miles
    Test number
    959936039434
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass47,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,409 miles
    Test number
    104618026246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,408 miles (+13,607)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    825533978453
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass33,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    599689340236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,801 miles (+7,143)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    455877213006
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass26,658 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,658 miles
    Test number
    824958028893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,324 miles
    Test number
    886985714545
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers obscuring components

  16. Fail19,324 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,324 miles
    Test number
    812869270168
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers obscuring components

Questions about LD62 YBB

Does LD62 YBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 YBB is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD62 YBB?
The MOT on LD62 YBB is valid until 4 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 YBB done?
LD62 YBB was recorded at 99,372 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 7,883 miles a year.
Has LD62 YBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 YBB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 YBB 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 YBB find?
LD62 YBB passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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