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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

L7 KAPMOT history

L7 KAP is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 3 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 111,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L7 KAP black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
111,151 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
12,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 KAP
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
3 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 KAP was last recorded at 111,151 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 9,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,164 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,987 miles
Average per year
12,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,151 miles
  • 2025 – 101,164 miles
  • 2024 – 91,891 miles
  • 2023 – 69,653 miles
  • 2022 – 53,869 miles
  • 2021 – 39,179 miles
  • 2020 – 30,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,151 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,151 miles (+9,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    111,151 miles
    Test number
    763673336705
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,164 miles (+9,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,164 miles
    Test number
    380189537893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass91,891 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,891 miles
    Test number
    600555029556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,851 miles (+15,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,851 miles
    Test number
    260618269767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,653 miles (+15,784)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    137655154296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,869 miles (+14,690)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,869 miles
    Test number
    233520991701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,179 miles (+9,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,179 miles
    Test number
    303640086549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass30,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,171 miles
    Test number
    768537312705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L7 KAP

Does L7 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 KAP is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 KAP?
The MOT on L7 KAP is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 KAP done?
L7 KAP was recorded at 111,151 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 12,222 miles a year.
Has L7 KAP ever failed its MOT?
No. L7 KAP has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L7 KAP 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 KAP find?
L7 KAP passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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