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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 YCJMOT history

LD62 YCJ is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 100,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

LD62 YCJ silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
100,921 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 YCJ
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
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 YCJ was last recorded at 100,921 miles on 28 May 2026, 3,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,810 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,111 miles
Average per year
6,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,921 miles
  • 2025 – 97,810 miles
  • 2024 – 97,803 miles
  • 2023 – 89,663 miles
  • 2022 – 82,326 miles
  • 2021 – 75,246 miles
  • 2019 – 60,199 miles
  • 2018 – 48,248 miles
  • 2017 – 38,038 miles
  • 2016 – 38,018 miles
  • 2015 – 31,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,921 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low nearside

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,921 miles (+3,111)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    100,921 miles
    Test number
    461767913761
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low nearside
  2. Pass97,810 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,810 miles
    Test number
    520281887030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,803 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,803 miles
    Test number
    543201235447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,238 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,238 miles
    Test number
    153712678855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,663 miles (+7,337)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    341358866086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass82,326 miles (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    641665385282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,246 miles (+15,047)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    159536451986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,199 miles
    Test number
    323778445625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,199 miles (+11,951)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,199 miles
    Test number
    253401799602
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass48,248 miles (+10,210)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,248 miles
    Test number
    376548623176
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass38,038 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,038 miles
    Test number
    657332253086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,018 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,018 miles
    Test number
    638556458903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,007 miles
    Test number
    658325828771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 YCJ

Does LD62 YCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 YCJ is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 YCJ?
The MOT on LD62 YCJ is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 YCJ done?
LD62 YCJ was recorded at 100,921 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 6,597 miles a year.
Has LD62 YCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 YCJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LD62 YCJ 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 YCJ find?
LD62 YCJ passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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