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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 YBMMOT history

LD62 YBM is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LD62 YBM black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
114,075 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 YBM
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 expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD62 YBM was last recorded at 114,075 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 11,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,806 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,269 miles
Average per year
8,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,075 miles
  • 2024 – 102,806 miles
  • 2023 – 96,573 miles
  • 2022 – 87,262 miles
  • 2021 – 78,181 miles
  • 2020 – 65,771 miles
  • 2019 – 57,639 miles
  • 2018 – 53,463 miles
  • 2017 – 43,580 miles
  • 2016 – 34,087 miles
  • 2015 – 25,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,075 miles
  • DangerousBoth rear suspension arms have split due to corrosion - do not drive vehicle
  • DangerousNearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody components are corroded

What MOT failures 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,075 miles (+11,269)5 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,075 miles
    Test number
    624979037539
    • DangerousBoth rear suspension arms have split due to corrosion - do not drive vehicle
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components are corroded
  2. Pass102,806 miles (+6,233)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    336695180937
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass96,573 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,573 miles
    Test number
    358106895290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,262 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    447423939180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail87,180 miles (+8,999)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    738252035225
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass78,181 miles (+12,410)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,181 miles
    Test number
    392109878445
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily cracked also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass65,771 miles (+8,132)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,771 miles
    Test number
    684602806738
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  8. Pass57,639 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,639 miles
    Test number
    653402592529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,463 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    651887553374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail53,459 miles (+9,879)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,459 miles
    Test number
    985222282121
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass43,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,580 miles
    Test number
    304786742001
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  12. Fail43,580 miles (+9,493)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,580 miles
    Test number
    392051290933
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  13. Pass34,087 miles (+8,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    938744729155
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass25,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,339 miles
    Test number
    310074709519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD62 YBM

Does LD62 YBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD62 YBM expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD62 YBM?
The MOT on LD62 YBM expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD62 YBM done?
LD62 YBM was recorded at 114,075 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 8,774 miles a year.
Has LD62 YBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 YBM has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 YBM 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 YBM find?
LD62 YBM failed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 5 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 6 advisories: both rear suspension arms have split due to corrosion - do not drive vehicle; nearside front steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm; nearside rear suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability, and 15 more.

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