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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

C8 LVJMOT history

C8 LVJ is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 69,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

C8 LVJ silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,359 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LVJ was last recorded at 69,359 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 13,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,364 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,995 miles
Average per year
7,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,359 miles
  • 2025 – 55,364 miles
  • 2024 – 43,025 miles
  • 2023 – 31,210 miles
  • 2022 – 21,999 miles
  • 2021 – 21,135 miles
  • 2020 – 20,328 miles
  • 2019 – 18,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,359 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,359 miles
    Test number
    336660311801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail69,359 miles (+13,995)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,359 miles
    Test number
    397591194686
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass55,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,364 miles
    Test number
    721908514977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail55,355 miles (+12,330)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,355 miles
    Test number
    320512328080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,025 miles (+11,815)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    43,025 miles
    Test number
    521834164431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,210 miles (+9,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    31,210 miles
    Test number
    236738943997
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass21,999 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    21,999 miles
    Test number
    912557160907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,135 miles (+807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    21,135 miles
    Test number
    593804427835
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle nearside and offside front to rear obscuring MOT items
    • AdvisoryLower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

  9. Pass20,328 miles (+2,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    20,328 miles
    Test number
    226553239364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass18,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,147 miles
    Test number
    397333336684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 LVJ

Does C8 LVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LVJ is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LVJ?
The MOT on C8 LVJ is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LVJ done?
C8 LVJ was recorded at 69,359 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 7,301 miles a year.
Has C8 LVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LVJ has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 LVJ 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 C8 LVJ find?
C8 LVJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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