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Kia Optima

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LB18 HCOMOT history

LB18 HCO is a blue diesel Kia Optima first used on 26 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 111,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,691 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 HCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 HCO was last recorded at 111,691 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,172 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3,519 miles
Average per year
14,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,691 miles
  • 2025 – 86,804 miles
  • 2024 – 68,715 miles
  • 2023 – 42,871 miles
  • 2022 – 40,713 miles
  • 2021 – 35,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,691 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,691 miles
    Test number
    528214095394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,691 miles (+3,519)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,691 miles
    Test number
    121604321439
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass108,172 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,172 miles
    Test number
    786096168287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail108,172 miles (+21,368)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,172 miles
    Test number
    933702834245
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 2.5mm and edges worn smooth 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 2.5mm and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass86,804 miles (+18,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,804 miles
    Test number
    491654693197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad very thin - marginal pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass68,715 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    68,715 miles
    Test number
    737404299344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail68,669 miles (+25,798)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,669 miles
    Test number
    823515079222
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass42,871 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    42,871 miles
    Test number
    988170472561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,713 miles (+5,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,713 miles
    Test number
    482379176304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates a pressure fault
  10. Pass35,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,578 miles
    Test number
    970200447779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LB18 HCO

Does LB18 HCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 HCO is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 HCO?
The MOT on LB18 HCO is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB18 HCO done?
LB18 HCO was recorded at 111,691 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 14,206 miles a year.
Has LB18 HCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 HCO has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB18 HCO 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 HCO find?
LB18 HCO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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