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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.

LD62 YCY black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass129,266 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass85,799 miles (+22,925)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,799 miles
    Test number
    192318810616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,874 miles (+10,032)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,874 miles
    Test number
    265197752244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,842 miles (+5,912)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    389114357160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,930 miles (+8,334)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,930 miles
    Test number
    300936443417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,596 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,596 miles
    Test number
    735831812884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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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