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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LD62 YDBMOT history

LD62 YDB is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LD62 YDB black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,116 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 YDB
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 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 YDB was last recorded at 104,116 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,106 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,116 miles
  • 2025 – 100,411 miles
  • 2024 – 94,428 miles
  • 2023 – 94,302 miles
  • 2022 – 87,317 miles
  • 2021 – 76,900 miles
  • 2020 – 67,774 miles
  • 2019 – 54,814 miles
  • 2018 – 48,383 miles
  • 2017 – 44,783 miles
  • 2016 – 36,248 miles
  • 2015 – 26,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,116 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust shield corroded by fuel tank areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,116 miles (+10)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,116 miles
    Test number
    603732246098
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield corroded by fuel tank area
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail104,106 miles (+3,695)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,106 miles
    Test number
    484300471111
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield corroded by fuel tank area
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,411 miles (+5,983)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,411 miles
    Test number
    382962770156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,428 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    811704699869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,426 miles (+124)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,426 miles
    Test number
    456893862500
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,302 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,302 miles
    Test number
    735200407187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,267 miles (+6,950)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,267 miles
    Test number
    480502980819
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) universal coupling at bottom of column (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,317 miles (+712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,317 miles
    Test number
    642192032502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside, suspension and brake pipes heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

  9. Fail86,605 miles (+9,705)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,605 miles
    Test number
    889582808228
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column

  10. Pass76,900 miles (+9,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    722802770795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass67,774 miles (+12,960)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,774 miles
    Test number
    943407855951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,814 miles (+6,431)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,814 miles
    Test number
    523014502620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,383 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,383 miles
    Test number
    273475309857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,783 miles (+8,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,783 miles
    Test number
    521642435473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass36,248 miles (+9,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    488069603064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass26,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,298 miles
    Test number
    846228215224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD62 YDB

Does LD62 YDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 YDB is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 YDB?
The MOT on LD62 YDB is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 YDB done?
LD62 YDB was recorded at 104,116 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 7,333 miles a year.
Has LD62 YDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 YDB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 YDB 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 YDB find?
LD62 YDB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 15 advisories: exhaust shield corroded by fuel tank area; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, and 12 more.

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