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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 YCUMOT history

LD62 YCU is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 111,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LD62 YCU grey Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,485 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 YCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 YCU was last recorded at 111,485 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 4,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,052 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,433 miles
Average per year
7,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,485 miles
  • 2025 – 107,052 miles
  • 2024 – 99,086 miles
  • 2023 – 89,666 miles
  • 2021 – 83,337 miles
  • 2020 – 76,904 miles
  • 2019 – 70,043 miles
  • 2018 – 64,672 miles
  • 2017 – 58,976 miles
  • 2016 – 47,134 miles
  • 2015 – 33,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,485 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,485 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,485 miles
    Test number
    863118189931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,052 miles (+7,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,052 miles
    Test number
    321141915003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,086 miles
    Test number
    825171379470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,086 miles (+9,420)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,086 miles
    Test number
    236410170853
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,666 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,666 miles
    Test number
    774946407606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,337 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    293059302241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryKnocking in stearing colum no play detected

  7. Fail83,337 miles (+6,433)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    718582876370
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryKnocking in stearing colum no play detected

  8. Pass76,904 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,904 miles
    Test number
    188435984132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,889 miles (+6,846)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,889 miles
    Test number
    370836299832
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,043 miles (+5,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,043 miles
    Test number
    893123725718
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  11. Pass64,672 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,672 miles
    Test number
    231225415180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,976 miles (+11,842)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,976 miles
    Test number
    294004109096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,134 miles (+14,106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    232621569495
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass33,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,028 miles
    Test number
    277547997706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD62 YCU

Does LD62 YCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 YCU is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 YCU?
The MOT on LD62 YCU is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 YCU done?
LD62 YCU was recorded at 111,485 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 7,443 miles a year.
Has LD62 YCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 YCU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LD62 YCU 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 YCU find?
LD62 YCU passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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