Kia Optima
Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc
LB17 VJXMOT history
LB17 VJX is a red diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 97,418 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 97,418 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,306 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB17 VJX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Optima
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 29 Jun 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB17 VJX was last recorded at 97,418 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 8,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,074 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,344 miles
- Average per year
- 10,306 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,418 miles
- 2025 – 89,074 miles
- 2024 – 85,353 miles
- 2023 – 72,995 miles
- 2022 – 62,005 miles
- 2021 – 47,645 miles
- 2020 – 34,103 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,418 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
11 tests since 21 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,418 miles (+8,344)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 97,418 miles
- Test number
- 621127232749
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass89,074 miles (+3,721)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 89,074 miles
- Test number
- 313373169660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,353 miles (+12,358)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 85,353 miles
- Test number
- 461173226480
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass72,995 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 72,995 miles
- Test number
- 529564784516
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail72,995 miles (+119)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,995 miles
- Test number
- 580001912002
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail72,876 miles (+10,871)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,876 miles
- Test number
- 119077211818
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,005 miles (+14,360)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 62,005 miles
- Test number
- 105539129179
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass47,645 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 47,645 miles
- Test number
- 193034863742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,618 miles (+13,515)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,618 miles
- Test number
- 766790239160
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass34,103 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 34,103 miles
- Test number
- 748202082775
- AdvisoryREAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 121161519030
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about LB17 VJX
- Does LB17 VJX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB17 VJX is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB17 VJX?
- The MOT on LB17 VJX is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB17 VJX done?
- LB17 VJX was recorded at 97,418 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 10,306 miles a year.
- Has LB17 VJX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB17 VJX has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB17 VJX 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 VJX find?
- LB17 VJX passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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