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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 YCXMOT history

LD62 YCX is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LD62 YCX black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
76,788 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 YCX
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
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 YCX was last recorded at 76,788 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 6,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,479 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,309 miles
Average per year
4,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,788 miles
  • 2024 – 70,479 miles
  • 2023 – 62,770 miles
  • 2022 – 60,306 miles
  • 2021 – 56,935 miles
  • 2020 – 55,082 miles
  • 2019 – 51,163 miles
  • 2018 – 44,993 miles
  • 2017 – 39,172 miles
  • 2016 – 32,814 miles
  • 2015 – 26,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,788 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,788 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    76,788 miles
    Test number
    276411969395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,479 miles
    Test number
    203392441921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail70,479 miles (+7,709)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,479 miles
    Test number
    823480523652
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass62,770 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,770 miles
    Test number
    909935117220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
  5. Fail62,735 miles (+2,429)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,735 miles
    Test number
    179570558827
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass60,306 miles (+3,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,306 miles
    Test number
    367304048843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVan tyres fitted to front
  7. Pass56,935 miles (+1,853)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,935 miles
    Test number
    447853507353
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass55,082 miles (+3,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    560689077233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass51,163 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,163 miles
    Test number
    105573893823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,993 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,993 miles
    Test number
    602007845419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,172 miles (+6,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,172 miles
    Test number
    847499232985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass32,814 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,814 miles
    Test number
    975540555775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,034 miles
    Test number
    117532623956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 YCX

Does LD62 YCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 YCX is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 YCX?
The MOT on LD62 YCX is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 YCX done?
LD62 YCX was recorded at 76,788 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,906 miles a year.
Has LD62 YCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 YCX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD62 YCX 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 YCX find?
LD62 YCX passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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