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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

K30 SBWMOT history

K30 SBW is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 1 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 75,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

K30 SBW white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,874 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 SBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 SBW was last recorded at 75,874 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 7,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,276 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,598 miles
Average per year
6,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,874 miles
  • 2025 – 68,276 miles
  • 2024 – 61,405 miles
  • 2023 – 51,797 miles
  • 2022 – 45,451 miles
  • 2021 – 43,572 miles
  • 2020 – 42,411 miles
  • 2019 – 33,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,874 miles (+7,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,874 miles
    Test number
    912250705898
    • 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))

  2. Pass68,276 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,276 miles
    Test number
    698909203767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,405 miles (+9,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,405 miles
    Test number
    708276693389
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Pass51,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    264392381132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,797 miles (+6,346)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    766399368577
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass45,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,451 miles
    Test number
    697725608482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,451 miles (+1,879)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,451 miles
    Test number
    303570634038
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass43,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    233532022224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,572 miles (+1,161)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    420632969234
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass42,411 miles (+8,619)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,411 miles
    Test number
    636753038335
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass33,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,792 miles
    Test number
    424548813203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 SBW

Does K30 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 SBW is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 SBW?
The MOT on K30 SBW is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 SBW done?
K30 SBW was recorded at 75,874 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,210 miles a year.
Has K30 SBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 SBW has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on K30 SBW 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 K30 SBW find?
K30 SBW passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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