Kia Optima
White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc
LB18 EBLMOT history
LB18 EBL is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 4 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 86,955 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 86,955 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,828 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB18 EBL
- 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 valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB18 EBL was last recorded at 86,955 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,952 miles · 3 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 9,828 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,955 miles
- 2025 – 71,095 miles
- 2024 – 64,934 miles
- 2023 – 57,619 miles
- 2022 – 47,417 miles
- 2021 – 36,773 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,955 miles
- AdvisoryBirds nest above gearboxRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
8 tests since 28 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,955 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 86,955 miles
- Test number
- 894904705578
- AdvisoryBirds nest above gearbox
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail86,952 miles (+15,857)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,952 miles
- Test number
- 559485867263
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))
- AdvisoryBirds nest above gearbox
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass71,095 miles (+6,161)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 71,095 miles
- Test number
- 358938651080
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,934 miles (+7,315)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 64,934 miles
- Test number
- 758899328498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,619 miles (+10,202)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 57,619 miles
- Test number
- 770703902137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,417 miles (+10,644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 47,417 miles
- Test number
- 786688334085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass36,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 36,773 miles
- Test number
- 814454463896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,773 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,773 miles
- Test number
- 182886905962
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Questions about LB18 EBL
- Does LB18 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 EBL is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB18 EBL?
- The MOT on LB18 EBL is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB18 EBL done?
- LB18 EBL was recorded at 86,955 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 9,828 miles a year.
- Has LB18 EBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB18 EBL has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB18 EBL 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 EBL find?
- LB18 EBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: birds nest above gearbox; front exhaust mounting defective; fuel tank heatshield loose, and 4 more.
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