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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 FJAMOT history

LB12 FJA is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,514 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FJA was last recorded at 111,514 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 13,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,966 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,548 miles
Average per year
7,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,514 miles
  • 2024 – 97,966 miles
  • 2023 – 93,511 miles
  • 2022 – 87,010 miles
  • 2021 – 81,255 miles
  • 2020 – 76,848 miles
  • 2019 – 72,608 miles
  • 2018 – 65,674 miles
  • 2017 – 55,005 miles
  • 2016 – 45,020 miles
  • 2015 – 32,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,514 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Below spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Below spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush onto chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full frame (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,514 miles (+13,548)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,514 miles
    Test number
    308594184936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Below spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Below spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush onto chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,966 miles (+108)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    883813123173
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail97,858 miles (+4,347)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,858 miles
    Test number
    542630832580
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,511 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,511 miles
    Test number
    875148106501
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail93,510 miles (+6,500)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    144768687380
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass87,010 miles (+5,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    264669253519
    • 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))

  7. Pass81,255 miles (+4,407)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,255 miles
    Test number
    696878552475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise front steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass76,848 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,848 miles
    Test number
    927544986033
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Alternator belt badly perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail76,848 miles (+4,240)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,848 miles
    Test number
    726840098451
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Alternator belt badly perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass72,608 miles (+6,934)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,608 miles
    Test number
    681359899875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass65,674 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,674 miles
    Test number
    532595135121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,774 miles
    Test number
    476262675661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail61,774 miles (+6,769)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,774 miles
    Test number
    321902099061
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass55,005 miles (+9,985)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,005 miles
    Test number
    142912054439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,020 miles (+12,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,020 miles
    Test number
    712393252466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    445429775061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 FJA

Does LB12 FJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 FJA is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FJA?
The MOT on LB12 FJA is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 FJA done?
LB12 FJA was recorded at 111,514 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,162 miles a year.
Has LB12 FJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FJA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 FJA 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 FJA find?
LB12 FJA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 12 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened below spring, and 9 more.

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