Kia Optima
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc
L30 BOOMOT history
L30 BOO is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 12 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,858 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 108,858 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,280 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 BOO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Optima
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 12 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L30 BOO was last recorded at 108,858 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 10,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,302 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,556 miles
- Average per year
- 9,280 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,858 miles
- 2025 – 98,302 miles
- 2024 – 87,827 miles
- 2023 – 75,889 miles
- 2022 – 67,137 miles
- 2021 – 58,094 miles
- 2020 – 53,180 miles
- 2019 – 46,751 miles
- 2018 – 39,336 miles
- 2017 – 25,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,858 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear tyre slight misshaped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2 mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 19 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,858 miles (+10,556)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 108,858 miles
- Test number
- 719787121782
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,302 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 98,302 miles
- Test number
- 822675317285
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight misshaped
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail98,293 miles (+10,466)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,293 miles
- Test number
- 247825444888
- MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight misshaped
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass87,827 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 87,827 miles
- Test number
- 631701427285
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail87,827 miles (+11,938)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,827 miles
- Test number
- 114784172526
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass75,889 miles (+8,752)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 75,889 miles
- Test number
- 636526773894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components moderatly corroded
Pass67,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 67,137 miles
- Test number
- 367765566506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,134 miles (+9,040)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,134 miles
- Test number
- 106060756571
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass58,094 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 58,094 miles
- Test number
- 706347921973
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail58,094 miles (+4,914)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,094 miles
- Test number
- 277162123193
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass53,180 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 53,180 miles
- Test number
- 990695507301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,179 miles (+6,428)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,179 miles
- Test number
- 527789788283
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass46,751 miles (+7,415)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 46,751 miles
- Test number
- 927320189641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,336 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 39,336 miles
- Test number
- 232058784313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,336 miles (+13,886)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,336 miles
- Test number
- 294154997471
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass25,450 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 25,450 miles
- Test number
- 523074137077
- AdvisoryAll tyres have cracking to the inner side wall
Questions about L30 BOO
- Does L30 BOO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 BOO is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L30 BOO?
- The MOT on L30 BOO is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L30 BOO done?
- L30 BOO was recorded at 108,858 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 9,280 miles a year.
- Has L30 BOO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 BOO has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L30 BOO 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 L30 BOO find?
- L30 BOO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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