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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

LB17 LJEMOT history

LB17 LJE is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 4 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 80,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,042 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB17 LJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
4 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB17 LJE was last recorded at 80,042 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 8,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,390 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,652 miles
Average per year
9,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,042 miles
  • 2025 – 71,390 miles
  • 2024 – 60,457 miles
  • 2023 – 50,293 miles
  • 2022 – 42,596 miles
  • 2020 – 31,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,042 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,042 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,042 miles
    Test number
    139457842601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,390 miles (+10,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,390 miles
    Test number
    942918597512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure at fuel tank and both rear silencers

  3. Pass60,457 miles (+10,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    730371541906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass50,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,293 miles
    Test number
    202208596990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  5. Fail50,293 miles (+7,697)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,293 miles
    Test number
    569420935560
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  6. Pass42,596 miles (+10,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    826210105043
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass31,976 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    31,976 miles
    Test number
    105855656403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    632680464537
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about LB17 LJE

Does LB17 LJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB17 LJE is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB17 LJE?
The MOT on LB17 LJE is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB17 LJE done?
LB17 LJE was recorded at 80,042 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 9,182 miles a year.
Has LB17 LJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB17 LJE has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB17 LJE 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 LB17 LJE find?
LB17 LJE passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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