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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 FHZMOT history

LB12 FHZ is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 91,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,307 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FHZ was last recorded at 91,307 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 13,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,487 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,820 miles
Average per year
6,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,307 miles
  • 2024 – 77,487 miles
  • 2023 – 64,918 miles
  • 2022 – 59,516 miles
  • 2021 – 51,274 miles
  • 2019 – 44,915 miles
  • 2018 – 42,386 miles
  • 2017 – 31,730 miles
  • 2016 – 28,650 miles
  • 2015 – 20,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,307 miles
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,307 miles (+13,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,307 miles
    Test number
    457854884126
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,487 miles (+12,569)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,487 miles
    Test number
    258392575714
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,918 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,918 miles
    Test number
    160281651310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,516 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,516 miles
    Test number
    636248825594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,274 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    502336035030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,636 miles
    Test number
    887015674077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,636 miles (+3,721)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,636 miles
    Test number
    116622214991
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass44,915 miles (+2,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,915 miles
    Test number
    602561789017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass42,386 miles (+10,656)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,386 miles
    Test number
    866012711329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,730 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,730 miles
    Test number
    784726297592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    443476357746
    • Advisory4 tyres have incorrect speed rating for vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper blade split

  12. Fail28,650 miles (+7,970)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    995568468813
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Advisory4 tyres have incorrect speed rating for vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper blade split

  13. Pass20,680 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,680 miles
    Test number
    755864766444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,597 miles
    Test number
    275478665400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 FHZ

Does LB12 FHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 FHZ is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FHZ?
The MOT on LB12 FHZ is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 FHZ done?
LB12 FHZ was recorded at 91,307 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,756 miles a year.
Has LB12 FHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FHZ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB12 FHZ 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 LB12 FHZ find?
LB12 FHZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front bumper damaged; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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