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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

L70 LOXMOT history

L70 LOX is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 1 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 91,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

L70 LOX black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
91,174 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LOX was last recorded at 91,174 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 2,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,784 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,390 miles
Average per year
7,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,174 miles
  • 2025 – 88,784 miles
  • 2024 – 84,998 miles
  • 2023 – 73,140 miles
  • 2022 – 61,860 miles
  • 2021 – 51,809 miles
  • 2020 – 36,598 miles
  • 2019 – 32,792 miles
  • 2018 – 29,112 miles
  • 2017 – 22,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,174 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,174 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    991842114038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,784 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,784 miles
    Test number
    718252548466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,998 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    260581490085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,979 miles (+11,839)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    823776383045
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass73,140 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,140 miles
    Test number
    130848004848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail73,052 miles (+11,192)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    156728882049
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass61,860 miles (+10,051)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    372260312129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,809 miles (+15,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    191561269570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass36,598 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,598 miles
    Test number
    851146560871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,792 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    129533067121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,112 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,112 miles
    Test number
    221112134780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,818 miles
    Test number
    414724341439
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has splits on inner side wall but no cords showing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

Questions about L70 LOX

Does L70 LOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 LOX is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 LOX?
The MOT on L70 LOX is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 LOX done?
L70 LOX was recorded at 91,174 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 7,785 miles a year.
Has L70 LOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LOX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 LOX 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 L70 LOX find?
L70 LOX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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