Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc
K21 BYDMOT history
K21 BYD is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 12 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 97,836 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 97,836 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 6 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,290 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K21 BYD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Optima
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 12 Jan 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K21 BYD was last recorded at 97,836 miles on 22 May 2026, 17,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,547 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,289 miles
- Average per year
- 12,290 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,836 miles
- 2025 – 80,547 miles
- 2024 – 66,295 miles
- 2023 – 52,893 miles
- 2022 – 42,301 miles
- 2021 – 31,818 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,836 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and stepping in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Full MOT history
10 tests since 6 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,836 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 97,836 miles
- Test number
- 957696148205
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and stepping in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail97,832 miles (+17,285)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,832 miles
- Test number
- 149365069278
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and stepping in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,547 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 80,547 miles
- Test number
- 913115879046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,511 miles (+14,216)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,511 miles
- Test number
- 546324996350
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 66,295 miles
- Test number
- 510666599232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,295 miles (+13,402)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,295 miles
- Test number
- 667401343080
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass52,893 miles (+10,592)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 52,893 miles
- Test number
- 334661743401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 42,301 miles
- Test number
- 442787337870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,301 miles (+10,483)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,301 miles
- Test number
- 233493005155
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75%-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear to inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge just starting to go out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to show age cracks and inner edge out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads approx 70% worn
- AdvisoryRecommend a wheel alignment
Pass31,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 31,818 miles
- Test number
- 547225171332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K21 BYD
- Does K21 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 BYD is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K21 BYD?
- The MOT on K21 BYD is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K21 BYD done?
- K21 BYD was recorded at 97,836 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 12,290 miles a year.
- Has K21 BYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K21 BYD has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on K21 BYD 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 K21 BYD find?
- K21 BYD passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and stepping in tread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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