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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

LB63 GLJMOT history

LB63 GLJ is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 25 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 122,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,881 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB63 GLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB63 GLJ was last recorded at 122,881 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,881 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,881 miles
  • 2025 – 110,876 miles
  • 2024 – 96,061 miles
  • 2023 – 87,608 miles
  • 2022 – 81,247 miles
  • 2021 – 76,038 miles
  • 2020 – 69,963 miles
  • 2019 – 55,534 miles
  • 2018 – 40,865 miles
  • 2017 – 24,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,881 miles

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.

  • N/S/R parking brake low reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,881 miles
    Test number
    323577497944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,881 miles (+12,005)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,881 miles
    Test number
    470232327581
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass110,876 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,876 miles
    Test number
    854138784259
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R parking brake low reading
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
  4. Fail110,860 miles (+14,799)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,860 miles
    Test number
    605307312089
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R parking brake low reading
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
  5. Pass96,061 miles (+8,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,061 miles
    Test number
    655443419148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass87,608 miles (+6,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    338718669933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass81,247 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,247 miles
    Test number
    497549847890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,038 miles (+6,075)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,038 miles
    Test number
    194789676391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,963 miles (+14,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,963 miles
    Test number
    232973308306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass55,534 miles (+14,669)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,534 miles
    Test number
    786156998986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,865 miles (+16,120)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,865 miles
    Test number
    960153078067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    24,745 miles
    Test number
    683679832633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB63 GLJ

Does LB63 GLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB63 GLJ is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB63 GLJ?
The MOT on LB63 GLJ is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB63 GLJ done?
LB63 GLJ was recorded at 122,881 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 10,945 miles a year.
Has LB63 GLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB63 GLJ has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB63 GLJ 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 LB63 GLJ find?
LB63 GLJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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