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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 FJOMOT history

LB12 FJO is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
80,486 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FJO was last recorded at 80,486 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,481 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,486 miles
  • 2023 – 71,850 miles
  • 2021 – 67,930 miles
  • 2020 – 63,213 miles
  • 2019 – 52,132 miles
  • 2018 – 38,501 miles
  • 2017 – 33,633 miles
  • 2016 – 26,410 miles
  • 2015 – 22,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,486 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,486 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,486 miles
    Test number
    595666013553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail80,481 miles (+8,631)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,481 miles
    Test number
    403523557187
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass71,850 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,850 miles
    Test number
    816394333020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,845 miles (+3,915)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,845 miles
    Test number
    631650096857
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass67,930 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    256687727457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,213 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    795125052945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,178 miles (+10,046)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    372052424838
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full check
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass52,132 miles (+13,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    343662158662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside front Tyre worn on inner edge
  9. Pass38,501 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,501 miles
    Test number
    488991307553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,499 miles (+4,866)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,499 miles
    Test number
    503642073772
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass33,633 miles (+7,223)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,633 miles
    Test number
    225017644120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,410 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,410 miles
    Test number
    313546953380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,042 miles
    Test number
    815659095086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 FJO

Does LB12 FJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 FJO expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FJO?
The MOT on LB12 FJO expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 FJO done?
LB12 FJO was recorded at 80,486 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 6,159 miles a year.
Has LB12 FJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FJO has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 FJO 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 FJO find?
LB12 FJO passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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