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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LB18 DZYMOT history

LB18 DZY is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 4 Jul 2018. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 62,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
62,694 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 DZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
4 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 DZY was last recorded at 62,694 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 6,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,885 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,809 miles
Average per year
8,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,694 miles
  • 2024 – 55,885 miles
  • 2023 – 46,263 miles
  • 2022 – 36,369 miles
  • 2021 – 29,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,694 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 7 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,694 miles (+6,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,694 miles
    Test number
    797196807259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass55,885 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,885 miles
    Test number
    841545914241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,854 miles (+9,591)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,854 miles
    Test number
    325295102768
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 1.3 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 1.1 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass46,263 miles (+9,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    772742261426
    • 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. Pass36,369 miles (+7,206)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    744789455559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    29,163 miles
    Test number
    854974943652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about LB18 DZY

Does LB18 DZY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB18 DZY expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB18 DZY?
The MOT on LB18 DZY expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB18 DZY done?
LB18 DZY was recorded at 62,694 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 8,247 miles a year.
Has LB18 DZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 DZY has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB18 DZY 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 LB18 DZY find?
LB18 DZY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened.

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