Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc
LB18 LXAMOT history
LB18 LXA is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 15 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 57,827 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 57,827 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,459 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB18 LXA
- 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 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB18 LXA was last recorded at 57,827 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 7,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 50,518 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,309 miles
- Average per year
- 7,459 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,827 miles
- 2025 – 50,518 miles
- 2024 – 44,816 miles
- 2023 – 37,745 miles
- 2022 – 29,885 miles
- 2021 – 20,580 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,827 miles
- MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch broken (1.1.6 (d))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
8 tests since 12 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,827 miles (+7,309)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 57,827 miles
- Test number
- 783338686013
- MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch broken (1.1.6 (d))
Pass50,518 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 50,518 miles
- Test number
- 951665286002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake switch insecure
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail50,513 miles (+5,697)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,513 miles
- Test number
- 373358366956
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake switch insecure
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass44,816 miles (+7,071)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 44,816 miles
- Test number
- 470607042954
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 37,745 miles
- Test number
- 722522282538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,745 miles (+7,860)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,745 miles
- Test number
- 976605783748
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass29,885 miles (+9,305)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 29,885 miles
- Test number
- 876397854052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,580 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 20,580 miles
- Test number
- 861031809363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Questions about LB18 LXA
- Does LB18 LXA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 LXA is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB18 LXA?
- The MOT on LB18 LXA is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB18 LXA done?
- LB18 LXA was recorded at 57,827 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 7,459 miles a year.
- Has LB18 LXA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB18 LXA has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB18 LXA 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 LXA find?
- LB18 LXA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken.
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