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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

K55 KGNMOT history

K55 KGN is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

K55 KGN silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,147 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 KGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 KGN was last recorded at 116,147 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 5,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,611 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,536 miles
Average per year
5,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,147 miles
  • 2024 – 110,611 miles
  • 2023 – 104,512 miles
  • 2022 – 99,912 miles
  • 2021 – 95,516 miles
  • 2020 – 91,011 miles
  • 2019 – 85,786 miles
  • 2018 – 71,178 miles
  • 2017 – 68,950 miles
  • 2016 – 61,545 miles
  • 2015 – 56,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,147 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,147 miles (+5,536)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,147 miles
    Test number
    430685392769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass110,611 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    913361330430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,609 miles (+6,097)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,609 miles
    Test number
    432781225361
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass104,512 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,512 miles
    Test number
    923055252777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,346 miles (+4,434)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,346 miles
    Test number
    802213130972
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,912 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,912 miles
    Test number
    271387597027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,855 miles (+4,339)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,855 miles
    Test number
    532583963734
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,516 miles (+4,505)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,516 miles
    Test number
    708970862768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass91,011 miles (+5,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,011 miles
    Test number
    109771764426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass85,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    507970896245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,786 miles (+4,727)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    359200440553
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass81,059 miles (+9,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    914496282827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass71,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,178 miles
    Test number
    597209115506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,178 miles (+2,228)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,178 miles
    Test number
    662844761019
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass68,950 miles (+7,405)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    858201792763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,545 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,545 miles
    Test number
    666513666159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,467 miles
    Test number
    259096586932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 KGN

Does K55 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 KGN is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K55 KGN?
The MOT on K55 KGN is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 KGN done?
K55 KGN was recorded at 116,147 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,869 miles a year.
Has K55 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 KGN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K55 KGN 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 K55 KGN find?
K55 KGN passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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