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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB61 MXVMOT history

LB61 MXV is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 166,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,253 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 MXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 MXV was last recorded at 166,253 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 3,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
162,437 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,816 miles
Average per year
10,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,253 miles
  • 2025 – 162,437 miles
  • 2024 – 155,440 miles
  • 2023 – 136,360 miles
  • 2022 – 123,621 miles
  • 2021 – 98,552 miles
  • 2020 – 83,758 miles
  • 2019 – 75,193 miles
  • 2018 – 72,187 miles
  • 2017 – 68,239 miles
  • 2016 – 54,664 miles
  • 2015 – 40,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,253 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,253 miles
    Test number
    295938163011
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Fail166,253 miles (+3,816)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,253 miles
    Test number
    767021707441
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass162,437 miles (+6,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,437 miles
    Test number
    420207866423
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass155,440 miles (+19,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,440 miles
    Test number
    472681139971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,360 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,360 miles
    Test number
    152611784153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering rack end ball joint has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge and nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering rack end ball joint has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge and nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail136,360 miles (+12,739)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,360 miles
    Test number
    321441982727
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering rack end ball joint has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge and nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering rack end ball joint has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge and nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,621 miles (+25,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,621 miles
    Test number
    994367393652
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass98,552 miles (+14,794)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,552 miles
    Test number
    866859119168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,758 miles (+8,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,758 miles
    Test number
    303995128677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass75,193 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,193 miles
    Test number
    260946485716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,187 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,187 miles
    Test number
    846363426107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,239 miles (+13,575)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    686605709441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,664 miles (+14,178)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    633660009298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,486 miles
    Test number
    276580825081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 MXV

Does LB61 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 MXV is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 MXV?
The MOT on LB61 MXV is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 MXV done?
LB61 MXV was recorded at 166,253 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 10,903 miles a year.
Has LB61 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 MXV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 MXV 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 LB61 MXV find?
LB61 MXV passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; play in steering rack inner joint(s); undertrays fitted.

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