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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LB18 ETFMOT history

LB18 ETF is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 3 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 126,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,353 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
20,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 ETF
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 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 ETF was last recorded at 126,353 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,329 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
20,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,353 miles
  • 2025 – 110,456 miles
  • 2024 – 99,171 miles
  • 2023 – 75,948 miles
  • 2022 – 31,689 miles
  • 2021 – 23,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,353 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front parking brake switch loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,353 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,353 miles
    Test number
    635398807203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,329 miles (+15,873)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,329 miles
    Test number
    787829218165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass110,456 miles (+11,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,456 miles
    Test number
    133882778401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,171 miles (+23,223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,171 miles
    Test number
    404880142421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,948 miles (+423)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    379703043879
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront parking brake switch loose

  6. Fail75,525 miles (+43,836)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    166220570797
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront parking brake switch loose

  7. Pass31,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    31,689 miles
    Test number
    627043891448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail31,689 miles (+8,234)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,689 miles
    Test number
    662001977309
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass23,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,455 miles
    Test number
    949459588764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LB18 ETF

Does LB18 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 ETF is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 ETF?
The MOT on LB18 ETF is valid until 19 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 ETF done?
LB18 ETF was recorded at 126,353 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 20,045 miles a year.
Has LB18 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 ETF has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB18 ETF 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 ETF find?
LB18 ETF passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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