
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass9,691 miles (+4,290)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 9,691 miles
- Test number
- 381686415451
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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