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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

LB14 MZUMOT history

LB14 MZU is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 118,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,290 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 MZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 MZU was last recorded at 118,290 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 7,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,227 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,063 miles
Average per year
9,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,290 miles
  • 2025 – 111,227 miles
  • 2024 – 105,918 miles
  • 2023 – 102,844 miles
  • 2022 – 97,450 miles
  • 2021 – 76,102 miles
  • 2020 – 67,997 miles
  • 2019 – 57,998 miles
  • 2018 – 49,213 miles
  • 2017 – 35,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,290 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,290 miles (+7,063)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,290 miles
    Test number
    801881590075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass111,227 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,227 miles
    Test number
    875292240542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,918 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,918 miles
    Test number
    612636425764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,844 miles (+5,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,844 miles
    Test number
    269463553751
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass97,450 miles (+21,348)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,450 miles
    Test number
    775152633162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge and perished side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass76,102 miles (+8,105)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,102 miles
    Test number
    684661483356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,997 miles (+9,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,997 miles
    Test number
    292014952774
    • AdvisoryAll fuel and brake pipes are covered unable to see most of them
  8. Pass57,998 miles (+8,785)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,998 miles
    Test number
    151975253710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,213 miles (+13,490)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,213 miles
    Test number
    274797283502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,723 miles
    Test number
    336781754442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB14 MZU

Does LB14 MZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB14 MZU is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB14 MZU?
The MOT on LB14 MZU is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB14 MZU done?
LB14 MZU was recorded at 118,290 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 9,089 miles a year.
Has LB14 MZU ever failed its MOT?
No. LB14 MZU has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LB14 MZU 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 LB14 MZU find?
LB14 MZU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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