
Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LD62 YCYMOT history
LD62 YCY is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 129,266 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 129,266 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,097 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD62 YCY
- 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 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD62 YCY was last recorded at 129,266 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,242 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 10,097 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,266 miles
- 2024 – 119,242 miles
- 2023 – 96,727 miles
- 2022 – 85,799 miles
- 2021 – 62,874 miles
- 2020 – 52,842 miles
- 2019 – 46,930 miles
- 2018 – 38,596 miles
- 2016 – 32,280 miles
- 2015 – 26,923 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of o/s and n/s front to rear pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
N/s front shocker spring pan corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 30 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,266 miles (+24)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 129,266 miles
- Test number
- 736806094894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail129,242 miles (+10,000)7 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,242 miles
- Test number
- 390201104406
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,242 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 119,242 miles
- Test number
- 415399974432
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of o/s and n/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s front shocker spring pan corroded
Fail119,242 miles (+22,515)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,242 miles
- Test number
- 748909627877
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of o/s and n/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s front shocker spring pan corroded
- AdvisoryO/s rear suspension arm fouling coil spring
Pass96,727 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 96,727 miles
- Test number
- 586801343691
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail96,727 miles (+10,928)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,727 miles
- Test number
- 764625242200
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass85,799 miles (+22,925)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 85,799 miles
- Test number
- 192318810616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,874 miles (+10,032)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 62,874 miles
- Test number
- 265197752244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,842 miles (+5,912)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 52,842 miles
- Test number
- 389114357160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,930 miles (+8,334)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 46,930 miles
- Test number
- 300936443417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,596 miles (+6,316)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 38,596 miles
- Test number
- 735831812884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,280 miles (+5,357)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 32,280 miles
- Test number
- 105037969112
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracked and perished no cords showing as yet
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on the inner and outer edge
Pass26,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 26,923 miles
- Test number
- 921149123927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD62 YCY
- Does LD62 YCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 YCY is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD62 YCY?
- The MOT on LD62 YCY is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD62 YCY done?
- LD62 YCY was recorded at 129,266 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 10,097 miles a year.
- Has LD62 YCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD62 YCY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD62 YCY 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 YCY find?
- LD62 YCY passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 8 more.
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