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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LB18 ETDMOT history

LB18 ETD is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 3 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 58,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
58,086 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 ETD
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
3 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 ETD was last recorded at 58,086 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,086 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,086 miles
  • 2025 – 52,887 miles
  • 2024 – 48,707 miles
  • 2023 – 43,633 miles
  • 2022 – 39,890 miles
  • 2021 – 30,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,086 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective just after flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    58,086 miles
    Test number
    392241703508
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective just after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail58,086 miles (+5,199)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,086 miles
    Test number
    659023270826
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective just after flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  3. Pass52,887 miles (+4,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    52,887 miles
    Test number
    691345374121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,707 miles (+5,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,707 miles
    Test number
    896832668370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass43,633 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    43,633 miles
    Test number
    252077094871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,890 miles (+9,364)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,890 miles
    Test number
    408097361130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    30,526 miles
    Test number
    616897965276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,526 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,526 miles
    Test number
    736543775207
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45R18 or 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LB18 ETD

Does LB18 ETD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 ETD is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 ETD?
The MOT on LB18 ETD is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB18 ETD done?
LB18 ETD was recorded at 58,086 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,914 miles a year.
Has LB18 ETD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 ETD has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB18 ETD 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 ETD find?
LB18 ETD passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: central front exhaust mounting defective just after flexi.

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