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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LD65 ZZUMOT history

LD65 ZZU is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 20 Jan 2016. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 139,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LD65 ZZU black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,767 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD65 ZZU
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 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD65 ZZU was last recorded at 139,767 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 6,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,846 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,921 miles
Average per year
16,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,767 miles
  • 2024 – 132,846 miles
  • 2023 – 97,899 miles
  • 2022 – 79,948 miles
  • 2021 – 61,528 miles
  • 2020 – 45,481 miles
  • 2019 – 25,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,767 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,767 miles (+6,921)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,767 miles
    Test number
    473298169287
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass132,846 miles (+14,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,846 miles
    Test number
    379272252197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass117,989 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,989 miles
    Test number
    668831674209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear t wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine/gearbox on idle
  4. Fail117,989 miles (+20,090)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,989 miles
    Test number
    636671014303
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both staying on (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear t wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine/gearbox on idle
  5. Pass97,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    434869625917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,899 miles (+17,951)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    853318124023
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,948 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,948 miles
    Test number
    283440906936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,945 miles (+18,417)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,945 miles
    Test number
    331141811610
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread cracked through to cords inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass61,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,528 miles
    Test number
    385896252693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail61,527 miles (+16,046)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,527 miles
    Test number
    194550006998
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass45,481 miles (+19,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,481 miles
    Test number
    870755404002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass25,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,827 miles
    Test number
    976716593308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD65 ZZU

Does LD65 ZZU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD65 ZZU expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD65 ZZU?
The MOT on LD65 ZZU expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD65 ZZU done?
LD65 ZZU was recorded at 139,767 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 16,897 miles a year.
Has LD65 ZZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD65 ZZU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD65 ZZU 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 ZZU find?
LD65 ZZU passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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