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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LL12 EKXMOT history

LL12 EKX is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 22 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

LL12 EKX white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
126,982 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 EKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 EKX was last recorded at 126,982 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 1,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,951 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,031 miles
Average per year
11,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,982 miles
  • 2024 – 125,951 miles
  • 2023 – 122,362 miles
  • 2022 – 106,151 miles
  • 2021 – 86,232 miles
  • 2020 – 70,343 miles
  • 2019 – 50,072 miles
  • 2018 – 28,230 miles
  • 2017 – 23,888 miles
  • 2016 – 17,256 miles
  • 2015 – 14,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower bumper missing/damaged

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner an outer edge worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,982 miles (+1,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,982 miles
    Test number
    915471297388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower bumper missing/damaged

  2. Pass125,951 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    626729716000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner an outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,950 miles (+3,588)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,950 miles
    Test number
    971948778097
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner an outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,362 miles (+16,211)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,362 miles
    Test number
    895985012423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,151 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    859200732862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo coolant in overflow tank.
    • AdvisoryOSF wheel arch liner insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from under vehicle.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,151 miles (+19,919)1 major1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    117516425897
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo coolant in overflow tank.
    • AdvisoryOSF wheel arch liner insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from under vehicle.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,232 miles
    Test number
    127608285052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,232 miles (+15,889)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,232 miles
    Test number
    245157443861
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,343 miles (+20,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,343 miles
    Test number
    217967908858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    508450928803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,072 miles (+21,842)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    482164981513
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass28,230 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,230 miles
    Test number
    928409210157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,888 miles
    Test number
    479795679393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,888 miles (+6,632)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,888 miles
    Test number
    773781732904
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass17,256 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,256 miles
    Test number
    633700169483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,680 miles
    Test number
    548710825127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 EKX

Does LL12 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL12 EKX expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL12 EKX?
The MOT on LL12 EKX expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL12 EKX done?
LL12 EKX was recorded at 126,982 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 11,410 miles a year.
Has LL12 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 EKX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL12 EKX 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 LL12 EKX find?
LL12 EKX passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge; offside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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