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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LS62 ENVMOT history

LS62 ENV is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 172,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

LS62 ENV white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2025
Mileage
172,774 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 ENV
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
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 ENV was last recorded at 172,774 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 6,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,097 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,677 miles
Average per year
11,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,774 miles
  • 2023 – 166,097 miles
  • 2022 – 155,173 miles
  • 2021 – 146,975 miles
  • 2020 – 138,913 miles
  • 2019 – 135,955 miles
  • 2018 – 126,325 miles
  • 2017 – 108,600 miles
  • 2016 – 90,473 miles
  • 2015 – 71,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,774 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,774 miles (+6,677)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,774 miles
    Test number
    429492887289
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  2. Pass166,097 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,097 miles
    Test number
    212967157550
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail166,097 miles (+10,924)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,097 miles
    Test number
    703946314267
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass155,173 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,173 miles
    Test number
    657360084827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail155,172 miles (+8,197)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,172 miles
    Test number
    195999194068
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOil level halfway up the dipstick
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested oil to high (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass146,975 miles (+8,062)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,975 miles
    Test number
    730887285934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,913 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,913 miles
    Test number
    948465242682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,884 miles (+2,929)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,884 miles
    Test number
    139015923025
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass135,955 miles (+9,630)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,955 miles
    Test number
    919107592298
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass126,325 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,325 miles
    Test number
    806140049569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail126,167 miles (+17,567)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,167 miles
    Test number
    485655627477
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative no washer fluid (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative no washer fluid (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle diesel mist around the engine
  12. Pass108,600 miles (+18,127)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,600 miles
    Test number
    143759957350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,473 miles (+19,286)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,473 miles
    Test number
    911072638540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    885681674184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has nail
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn

Questions about LS62 ENV

Does LS62 ENV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS62 ENV expired on 5 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS62 ENV?
The MOT on LS62 ENV expired on 5 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS62 ENV done?
LS62 ENV was recorded at 172,774 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 11,200 miles a year.
Has LS62 ENV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 ENV has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS62 ENV 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 LS62 ENV find?
LS62 ENV passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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