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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

LB17 VJUMOT history

LB17 VJU is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 26 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 78,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,037 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB17 VJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
26 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB17 VJU was last recorded at 78,037 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 13,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,447 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,590 miles
Average per year
10,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,037 miles
  • 2025 – 64,447 miles
  • 2024 – 52,988 miles
  • 2023 – 42,653 miles
  • 2022 – 32,962 miles
  • 2021 – 24,876 miles
  • 2020 – 16,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,037 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,037 miles
    Test number
    768947089978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,037 miles (+13,590)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,037 miles
    Test number
    196786870589
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass64,447 miles (+11,459)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,447 miles
    Test number
    579153641575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,988 miles (+10,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    474566398963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass42,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    503766818332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,653 miles (+9,691)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    611272740147
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

  7. Pass32,962 miles (+8,086)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    186275195301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,876 miles (+7,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    24,876 miles
    Test number
    868504045099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass16,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    16,991 miles
    Test number
    209326937423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    111815570636
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about LB17 VJU

Does LB17 VJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB17 VJU is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB17 VJU?
The MOT on LB17 VJU is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB17 VJU done?
LB17 VJU was recorded at 78,037 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 10,228 miles a year.
Has LB17 VJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB17 VJU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB17 VJU 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 VJU find?
LB17 VJU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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