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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

L7 CHHMOT history

L7 CHH is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 47,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L7 CHH black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
47,119 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 CHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 CHH was last recorded at 47,119 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 2,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,379 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,740 miles
Average per year
2,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,119 miles
  • 2025 – 44,379 miles
  • 2024 – 41,763 miles
  • 2023 – 38,857 miles
  • 2022 – 35,264 miles
  • 2021 – 32,281 miles
  • 2020 – 30,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,119 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 11 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,119 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    47,119 miles
    Test number
    110499002437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,379 miles (+2,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    44,379 miles
    Test number
    331858471185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass41,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,763 miles
    Test number
    625141737497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail41,763 miles (+2,906)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,763 miles
    Test number
    451704331882
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass38,857 miles (+3,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,857 miles
    Test number
    374364121942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass35,264 miles (+2,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,264 miles
    Test number
    725200644051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass32,281 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    849351537672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,675 miles
    Test number
    300727609749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 CHH

Does L7 CHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 CHH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 CHH?
The MOT on L7 CHH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 CHH done?
L7 CHH was recorded at 47,119 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,723 miles a year.
Has L7 CHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 CHH has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 CHH 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 L7 CHH find?
L7 CHH passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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