Kia Optima
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LD62 YCMMOT history
LD62 YCM is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,649 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 131,649 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,922 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD62 YCM
- 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 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD62 YCM was last recorded at 131,649 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 11,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,953 miles · 26 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,696 miles
- Average per year
- 9,922 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,649 miles
- 2025 – 119,953 miles
- 2024 – 108,740 miles
- 2023 – 98,055 miles
- 2022 – 92,330 miles
- 2021 – 86,422 miles
- 2020 – 79,721 miles
- 2019 – 73,960 miles
- 2018 – 66,341 miles
- 2017 – 51,094 miles
- 2016 – 42,749 miles
- 2015 – 24,760 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,649 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Steering column top bearing slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 12 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,649 miles (+11,696)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 131,649 miles
- Test number
- 432074110639
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,953 miles (+36)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 119,953 miles
- Test number
- 116851806457
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail119,917 miles (+11,177)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,917 miles
- Test number
- 547944542572
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,740 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 108,740 miles
- Test number
- 866685955642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,720 miles (+10,665)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,720 miles
- Test number
- 671629394777
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 98,055 miles
- Test number
- 305041284733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,055 miles (+5,725)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,055 miles
- Test number
- 570076179486
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass92,330 miles (+5,908)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 92,330 miles
- Test number
- 342246360385
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryLow anti-freeze level
Pass86,422 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 86,422 miles
- Test number
- 941548036534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,410 miles (+6,689)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,410 miles
- Test number
- 887888377668
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,721 miles (+5,761)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 79,721 miles
- Test number
- 603507013052
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 73,960 miles
- Test number
- 263576665585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,957 miles (+7,616)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,957 miles
- Test number
- 781621078239
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
Pass66,341 miles (+15,247)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 66,341 miles
- Test number
- 571124051570
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn on outer edge. (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass51,094 miles (+8,345)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 51,094 miles
- Test number
- 201543056699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,749 miles (+17,989)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 42,749 miles
- Test number
- 106851716696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 24,760 miles
- Test number
- 144026122101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD62 YCM
- Does LD62 YCM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 YCM is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD62 YCM?
- The MOT on LD62 YCM is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD62 YCM done?
- LD62 YCM was recorded at 131,649 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 9,922 miles a year.
- Has LD62 YCM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD62 YCM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD62 YCM 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 YCM find?
- LD62 YCM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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