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Kia Optima

Red · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LB18 EEWMOT history

LB18 EEW is a red diesel Kia Optima first used on 4 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 51,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
51,044 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 EEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
4 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 EEW was last recorded at 51,044 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 7,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,782 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,262 miles
Average per year
6,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,044 miles
  • 2025 – 43,782 miles
  • 2024 – 38,427 miles
  • 2023 – 32,818 miles
  • 2022 – 25,770 miles
  • 2021 – 19,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,044 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,044 miles (+7,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    51,044 miles
    Test number
    448517487022
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  2. Pass43,782 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    43,782 miles
    Test number
    426501053244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    807034640017
    • AdvisoryRear most exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Fail38,427 miles (+5,609)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    636367047145
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear most exhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Pass32,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    32,818 miles
    Test number
    982622068012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,818 miles (+7,048)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,818 miles
    Test number
    173586147080
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass25,770 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,770 miles
    Test number
    364945478965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    19,189 miles
    Test number
    362422151994
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB18 EEW

Does LB18 EEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 EEW is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 EEW?
The MOT on LB18 EEW is valid until 3 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 EEW done?
LB18 EEW was recorded at 51,044 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 6,354 miles a year.
Has LB18 EEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 EEW has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB18 EEW 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 EEW find?
LB18 EEW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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