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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc

L2 XVSMOT history

L2 XVS is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 51,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L2 XVS black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,933 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 XVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 XVS was last recorded at 51,933 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,916 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
5,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,933 miles
  • 2025 – 46,801 miles
  • 2024 – 42,546 miles
  • 2023 – 37,889 miles
  • 2022 – 31,173 miles
  • 2021 – 25,643 miles
  • 2020 – 21,736 miles
  • 2018 – 13,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,933 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring underbody components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,933 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,933 miles
    Test number
    866300121782
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail51,916 miles (+5,115)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,916 miles
    Test number
    964077942017
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Diesel Tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underbody components.
  3. Pass46,801 miles (+4,255)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    46,801 miles
    Test number
    706429530909
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underbody components.
  4. Pass42,546 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    42,546 miles
    Test number
    517540734134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,889 miles (+6,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    585944528831
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are perishing 235/45R18 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass31,173 miles (+5,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    31,173 miles
    Test number
    823415030570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass25,643 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    25,643 miles
    Test number
    520525859632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,736 miles (+7,766)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,736 miles
    Test number
    141511439821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    13,970 miles
    Test number
    397914005127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 XVS

Does L2 XVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 XVS is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 XVS?
The MOT on L2 XVS is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 XVS done?
L2 XVS was recorded at 51,933 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,260 miles a year.
Has L2 XVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 XVS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 XVS 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 L2 XVS find?
L2 XVS passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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