Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc
LB17 VLTMOT history
LB17 VLT is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 13 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 97,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 97,357 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,927 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB17 VLT
- 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
- 13 Jul 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB17 VLT was last recorded at 97,357 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 15,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,579 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,778 miles
- Average per year
- 11,927 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,357 miles
- 2025 – 81,579 miles
- 2024 – 60,954 miles
- 2023 – 51,805 miles
- 2022 – 42,925 miles
- 2021 – 34,294 miles
- 2020 – 26,070 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,357 miles
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective hanger broken off centre pipe at front (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear near side upper exhaust heat shield insecure
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 5 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,357 miles (+15,778)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 97,357 miles
- Test number
- 266723209618
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective hanger broken off centre pipe at front (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear near side upper exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass81,579 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 81,579 miles
- Test number
- 123906801488
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield loose
Fail81,578 miles (+20,624)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,578 miles
- Test number
- 272515055978
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield loose
Pass60,954 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 60,954 miles
- Test number
- 879187023049
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail60,952 miles (+92)1 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,952 miles
- Test number
- 404170311944
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail60,860 miles (+9,055)1 dangerous10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,860 miles
- Test number
- 164206731756
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,805 miles (+8,880)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 51,805 miles
- Test number
- 486726200829
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,925 miles (+8,631)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 42,925 miles
- Test number
- 599648214574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,294 miles (+8,224)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 34,294 miles
- Test number
- 194379863958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 26,070 miles
- Test number
- 559436499987
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 720651103489
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about LB17 VLT
- Does LB17 VLT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB17 VLT is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB17 VLT?
- The MOT on LB17 VLT is valid until 8 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 VLT done?
- LB17 VLT was recorded at 97,357 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 11,927 miles a year.
- Has LB17 VLT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB17 VLT has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB17 VLT 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 VLT find?
- LB17 VLT passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated; exhaust mounting defective hanger broken off centre pipe at front; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose to caliper corroded, and 1 more.
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