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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2019 · 1,598 cc

LB19 EKEMOT history

LB19 EKE is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 23 May 2019. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 79,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,996 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
5
3 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB19 EKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
23 May 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB19 EKE was last recorded at 79,996 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 3,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,404 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,592 miles
Average per year
3,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,996 miles
  • 2025 – 76,404 miles
  • 2024 – 73,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,996 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not urgent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

5 tests since 3 Sept 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,996 miles (+3,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    489444741496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass76,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,404 miles
    Test number
    969280601157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail76,402 miles (+3,064)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,402 miles
    Test number
    292527934506
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass73,338 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    774408067452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin not urgent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail73,338 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    196083452831
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing lock nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin not urgent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LB19 EKE

Does LB19 EKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB19 EKE is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB19 EKE?
The MOT on LB19 EKE is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB19 EKE done?
LB19 EKE was recorded at 79,996 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
Has LB19 EKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB19 EKE has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB19 EKE 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 LB19 EKE find?
LB19 EKE passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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