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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

LB63 GVUMOT history

LB63 GVU is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 25 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 67,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
67,640 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB63 GVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB63 GVU was last recorded at 67,640 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 3,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,708 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,932 miles
Average per year
4,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,640 miles
  • 2025 – 63,708 miles
  • 2024 – 60,612 miles
  • 2023 – 57,233 miles
  • 2022 – 52,448 miles
  • 2021 – 47,394 miles
  • 2020 – 43,407 miles
  • 2019 – 38,120 miles
  • 2018 – 33,991 miles
  • 2017 – 28,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,640 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    67,640 miles
    Test number
    742697410826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,638 miles (+3,930)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    735515267054
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,708 miles
    Test number
    182542863744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,708 miles (+3,096)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,708 miles
    Test number
    964940456401
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,612 miles (+3,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,612 miles
    Test number
    857113092334
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,233 miles (+4,785)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,233 miles
    Test number
    230058578211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,448 miles (+5,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,448 miles
    Test number
    708689438690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass47,394 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    567757011957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    891556929028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,406 miles (+5,286)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,406 miles
    Test number
    450892919971
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass38,120 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,120 miles
    Test number
    555272093721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,991 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,991 miles
    Test number
    594822892025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,670 miles
    Test number
    658792148062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB63 GVU

Does LB63 GVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB63 GVU is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB63 GVU?
The MOT on LB63 GVU is valid until 28 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 GVU done?
LB63 GVU was recorded at 67,640 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,336 miles a year.
Has LB63 GVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB63 GVU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB63 GVU 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 GVU find?
LB63 GVU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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