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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LB18 EAAMOT history

LB18 EAA is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 2 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 161,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,924 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
23,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 EAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
2 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 EAA was last recorded at 161,924 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 54,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,307 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
54,617 miles
Average per year
23,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,924 miles
  • 2024 – 107,307 miles
  • 2023 – 74,873 miles
  • 2022 – 65,757 miles
  • 2021 – 45,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,924 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 2 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,924 miles (+54,617)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,924 miles
    Test number
    876671420474
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass107,307 miles (+32,434)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,307 miles
    Test number
    889884559886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,873 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,873 miles
    Test number
    397749714872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,871 miles (+9,114)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,871 miles
    Test number
    896900987330
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass65,757 miles (+19,991)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,757 miles
    Test number
    666769661078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,766 miles
    Test number
    808476187988
    • 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))

Questions about LB18 EAA

Does LB18 EAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 EAA is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 EAA?
The MOT on LB18 EAA is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB18 EAA done?
LB18 EAA was recorded at 161,924 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 23,235 miles a year.
Has LB18 EAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 EAA has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB18 EAA 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 EAA find?
LB18 EAA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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