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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 SCZMOT history

LB12 SCZ is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 11 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,496 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 SCZ
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
11 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 SCZ was last recorded at 121,496 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 15,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,963 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
15,533 miles
Average per year
10,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,496 miles
  • 2024 – 105,963 miles
  • 2023 – 99,511 miles
  • 2022 – 92,867 miles
  • 2021 – 82,817 miles
  • 2020 – 76,011 miles
  • 2019 – 62,953 miles
  • 2018 – 44,124 miles
  • 2017 – 30,263 miles
  • 2016 – 23,456 miles
  • 2015 – 14,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,496 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,496 miles (+15,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,496 miles
    Test number
    995339875796
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,963 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,963 miles
    Test number
    453356159333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,511 miles
    Test number
    989455019738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,502 miles (+6,635)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,502 miles
    Test number
    918773748482
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass92,867 miles (+10,050)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,867 miles
    Test number
    592534185510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,817 miles (+6,806)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,817 miles
    Test number
    666993658367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,011 miles (+13,058)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,011 miles
    Test number
    719199282969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    396621639858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,953 miles (+18,829)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    746472767792
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass44,124 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,124 miles
    Test number
    869743324743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing unevenly

  11. Fail44,120 miles (+13,857)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,120 miles
    Test number
    614900544858
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing unevenly

  12. Pass30,263 miles (+6,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,263 miles
    Test number
    797986793753
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass23,456 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,456 miles
    Test number
    471657075004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    14,669 miles
    Test number
    978978495185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 SCZ

Does LB12 SCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 SCZ expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 SCZ?
The MOT on LB12 SCZ expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 SCZ done?
LB12 SCZ was recorded at 121,496 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 10,514 miles a year.
Has LB12 SCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 SCZ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 SCZ 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 SCZ find?
LB12 SCZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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