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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LB18 EAYMOT history

LB18 EAY is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 2 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 49,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
49,240 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 EAY
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 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 EAY was last recorded at 49,240 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,521 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,719 miles
Average per year
6,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,240 miles
  • 2025 – 45,521 miles
  • 2024 – 41,616 miles
  • 2023 – 35,996 miles
  • 2022 – 27,618 miles
  • 2021 – 20,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,240 miles

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

6 tests since 20 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,240 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    49,240 miles
    Test number
    793173771461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,521 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    45,521 miles
    Test number
    854338144547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,616 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    41,616 miles
    Test number
    344434701044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,996 miles (+8,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    35,996 miles
    Test number
    154860254502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass27,618 miles (+7,108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    518079709817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass20,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    20,510 miles
    Test number
    573502686484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB18 EAY

Does LB18 EAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 EAY is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 EAY?
The MOT on LB18 EAY is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB18 EAY done?
LB18 EAY was recorded at 49,240 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,173 miles a year.
Has LB18 EAY ever failed its MOT?
No. LB18 EAY has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LB18 EAY 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 EAY find?
LB18 EAY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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