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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

LB14 MZYMOT history

LB14 MZY is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 108,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
108,822 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 MZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 MZY was last recorded at 108,822 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 7,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,563 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,259 miles
Average per year
10,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,822 miles
  • 2024 – 101,563 miles
  • 2023 – 91,588 miles
  • 2022 – 78,866 miles
  • 2021 – 66,121 miles
  • 2020 – 54,405 miles
  • 2019 – 41,607 miles
  • 2018 – 30,543 miles
  • 2017 – 24,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,822 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,822 miles (+7,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    108,822 miles
    Test number
    481379308573
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass101,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,563 miles
    Test number
    324395240855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,563 miles (+9,975)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,563 miles
    Test number
    436445393155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall cut 225x45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall cut around nside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass91,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,588 miles
    Test number
    282439115979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,588 miles (+12,722)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,588 miles
    Test number
    473746989054
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass78,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,866 miles
    Test number
    916894306181
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail78,866 miles (+12,745)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,866 miles
    Test number
    684482339269
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass66,121 miles (+11,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    169349421021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass54,405 miles (+12,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,405 miles
    Test number
    856924785727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass41,607 miles (+11,064)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,607 miles
    Test number
    925435714831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,543 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    30,543 miles
    Test number
    256571819800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,252 miles
    Test number
    104079685679
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edge and has sidewall damage

Questions about LB14 MZY

Does LB14 MZY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB14 MZY expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB14 MZY?
The MOT on LB14 MZY expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB14 MZY done?
LB14 MZY was recorded at 108,822 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 10,215 miles a year.
Has LB14 MZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB14 MZY has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB14 MZY 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 MZY find?
LB14 MZY passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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