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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LM61 YBEMOT history

LM61 YBE is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 63,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

LM61 YBE white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
63,649 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YBE
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
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YBE was last recorded at 63,649 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 4,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,710 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,939 miles
Average per year
4,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,649 miles
  • 2025 – 58,710 miles
  • 2024 – 54,239 miles
  • 2023 – 47,437 miles
  • 2021 – 31,029 miles
  • 2020 – 21,631 miles
  • 2018 – 21,623 miles
  • 2017 – 21,480 miles
  • 2016 – 19,838 miles
  • 2015 – 17,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,649 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,649 miles (+4,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    63,649 miles
    Test number
    649938213476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass58,710 miles (+4,471)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,710 miles
    Test number
    841283417015
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass54,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,239 miles
    Test number
    329475859897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,236 miles (+6,799)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    475796983961
    • DangerousRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass47,437 miles (+16,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,437 miles
    Test number
    723092463204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass31,029 miles (+9,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,029 miles
    Test number
    574399127603
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass21,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,631 miles
    Test number
    417785859660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail21,631 miles (+8)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,631 miles
    Test number
    766444763315
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass21,623 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    21,623 miles
    Test number
    571138128116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,480 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,480 miles
    Test number
    450528930448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,838 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,838 miles
    Test number
    550939026405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,692 miles
    Test number
    707680895026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YBE

Does LM61 YBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YBE is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YBE?
The MOT on LM61 YBE is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YBE done?
LM61 YBE was recorded at 63,649 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 4,225 miles a year.
Has LM61 YBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YBE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 YBE 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 LM61 YBE find?
LM61 YBE passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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