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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LD65 ZZTMOT history

LD65 ZZT is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 20 Jan 2016. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 147,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

LD65 ZZT black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
147,297 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
24,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD65 ZZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD65 ZZT was last recorded at 147,297 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 10,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,154 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,143 miles
Average per year
24,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,297 miles
  • 2023 – 116,247 miles
  • 2022 – 82,453 miles
  • 2021 – 51,189 miles
  • 2020 – 25,299 miles
  • 2019 – 9,691 miles
  • 2018 – 5,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,297 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAEB collision warning on dash
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,297 miles (+10,143)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,297 miles
    Test number
    123142500941
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAEB collision warning on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass137,154 miles (+20,907)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,154 miles
    Test number
    630775569714
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,247 miles (+33,794)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,247 miles
    Test number
    624490354001
    • MinorOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Poor projection onto lens (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAutomatic braking system indicates a fault due to accident damage on front bumper - sensor smashed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  4. Pass82,453 miles (+31,264)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    291996253994
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass51,189 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,189 miles
    Test number
    942029860026
    • MinorNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail51,167 miles (+25,868)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,167 miles
    Test number
    393788400790
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass25,299 miles (+710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,299 miles
    Test number
    648815752093
    • 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))
  8. Fail24,589 miles (+14,898)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,589 miles
    Test number
    955756046526
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  9. Pass9,691 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    9,691 miles
    Test number
    381686415451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    5,401 miles
    Test number
    625308448884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD65 ZZT

Does LD65 ZZT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD65 ZZT expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD65 ZZT?
The MOT on LD65 ZZT expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD65 ZZT done?
LD65 ZZT was recorded at 147,297 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 24,881 miles a year.
Has LD65 ZZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD65 ZZT has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD65 ZZT 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 LD65 ZZT find?
LD65 ZZT failed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated; exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering., and 10 more.

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