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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 YCLMOT history

LD62 YCL is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 110,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LD62 YCL silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,203 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 YCL
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 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 YCL was last recorded at 110,203 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,067 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
7,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,203 miles
  • 2025 – 110,067 miles
  • 2024 – 105,393 miles
  • 2021 – 83,506 miles
  • 2019 – 78,172 miles
  • 2018 – 66,836 miles
  • 2017 – 55,890 miles
  • 2016 – 47,272 miles
  • 2015 – 34,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,203 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,203 miles (+136)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,203 miles
    Test number
    967293657822
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,067 miles (+4,674)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,067 miles
    Test number
    260659492245
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,393 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,393 miles
    Test number
    351235961739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail105,320 miles (+21,814)2 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,320 miles
    Test number
    472799347330
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working Frond and rear fog lamp not working, SWITCH FAULTY (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides suspensions control arm wishbone corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailling rod corroded (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass83,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,506 miles
    Test number
    398418905751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

  6. Fail83,506 miles (+5,334)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,506 miles
    Test number
    961854568947
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

  7. Pass78,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,172 miles
    Test number
    877076146356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner disc facings (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail78,171 miles (+11,335)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,171 miles
    Test number
    912062476544
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner disc facings (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass66,836 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,836 miles
    Test number
    885893601121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,835 miles (+10,945)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,835 miles
    Test number
    495250900365
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass55,890 miles (+8,618)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    857679295974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,272 miles
    Test number
    719111074179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,272 miles (+13,073)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,272 miles
    Test number
    333942813310
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass34,199 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,199 miles
    Test number
    989099168135
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail34,195 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,195 miles
    Test number
    866859619642
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Questions about LD62 YCL

Does LD62 YCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 YCL is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 YCL?
The MOT on LD62 YCL is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 YCL done?
LD62 YCL was recorded at 110,203 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,465 miles a year.
Has LD62 YCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 YCL has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 YCL 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 YCL find?
LD62 YCL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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