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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LB18 LWXMOT history

LB18 LWX is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 15 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 73,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,275 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 LWX
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
15 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 LWX was last recorded at 73,275 miles on 1 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,272 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,275 miles
  • 2025 – 68,035 miles
  • 2024 – 59,908 miles
  • 2023 – 50,308 miles
  • 2022 – 40,208 miles
  • 2021 – 30,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,275 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,275 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    170733096349
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,272 miles (+5,237)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    340867384722
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,035 miles (+8,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    68,035 miles
    Test number
    491873304966
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass59,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,908 miles
    Test number
    927233178808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail59,908 miles (+9,600)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,908 miles
    Test number
    594446005506
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,308 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    50,308 miles
    Test number
    568547768431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail50,298 miles (+10,090)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,298 miles
    Test number
    333655196203
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,208 miles (+10,056)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,208 miles
    Test number
    445147436985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    30,152 miles
    Test number
    691631746391
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LB18 LWX

Does LB18 LWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 LWX is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 LWX?
The MOT on LB18 LWX is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB18 LWX done?
LB18 LWX was recorded at 73,275 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 8,829 miles a year.
Has LB18 LWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 LWX has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB18 LWX 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 LWX find?
LB18 LWX passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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