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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

J9 ELBMOT history

J9 ELB is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 5 Feb 2018. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 41,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

J9 ELB white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
41,651 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 ELB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
5 Feb 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 ELB was last recorded at 41,651 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,737 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,914 miles
Average per year
4,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,651 miles
  • 2025 – 38,737 miles
  • 2024 – 33,221 miles
  • 2023 – 27,610 miles
  • 2022 – 23,556 miles
  • 2021 – 21,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,651 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nsr tyre stepped and worn on inner section of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 2 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,651 miles (+2,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    41,651 miles
    Test number
    109922036815
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass38,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    38,737 miles
    Test number
    458671107692
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PADS VERY LOW (BORDERLINE PASS)
    • AdvisoryOSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
  3. Fail38,737 miles (+5,516)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,737 miles
    Test number
    132788858798
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE AND HAS SPLITS EXPOSING CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PADS VERY LOW (BORDERLINE PASS)
    • AdvisoryOSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
  4. Pass33,221 miles (+5,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    33,221 miles
    Test number
    105150702339
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre stepped and worn on inner section of tread
    • AdvisoryOsf outer brake pads low - 4mm
  5. Pass27,610 miles (+4,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    27,610 miles
    Test number
    188924807038
    • AdvisoryFront pads over half worn osf and front discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre stepped and worn on inner section of tread
  6. Pass23,556 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    23,556 miles
    Test number
    761504803220
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES STEPPED AND WORN ON INNER SECTIONS OF TREAD
  7. Pass21,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    21,007 miles
    Test number
    304812117560
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES STEPPED ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD

Questions about J9 ELB

Does J9 ELB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 ELB is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 ELB?
The MOT on J9 ELB is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 ELB done?
J9 ELB was recorded at 41,651 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,093 miles a year.
Has J9 ELB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 ELB has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 ELB 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 J9 ELB find?
J9 ELB passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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