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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

LB63 HBYMOT history

LB63 HBY is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 61,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,200 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB63 HBY
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
28 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB63 HBY was last recorded at 61,200 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,283 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,917 miles
Average per year
4,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,200 miles
  • 2025 – 59,283 miles
  • 2024 – 56,629 miles
  • 2023 – 54,706 miles
  • 2022 – 51,890 miles
  • 2021 – 49,181 miles
  • 2020 – 46,292 miles
  • 2019 – 42,502 miles
  • 2018 – 33,283 miles
  • 2017 – 21,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,200 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN WAX OIL (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,200 miles (+1,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,200 miles
    Test number
    600003378889
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN WAX OIL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass59,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    231919362415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail59,283 miles (+2,654)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    729252058549
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,629 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,629 miles
    Test number
    799072740935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,706 miles (+2,816)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    997414837998
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass51,890 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,890 miles
    Test number
    215228098122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail51,890 miles (+2,709)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,890 miles
    Test number
    573643888778
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass49,181 miles (+2,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,181 miles
    Test number
    701154654865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass46,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,292 miles
    Test number
    636032989118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,292 miles (+3,790)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,292 miles
    Test number
    843224945203
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass42,502 miles (+9,219)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,502 miles
    Test number
    644212957611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,283 miles (+11,842)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,283 miles
    Test number
    283935290029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    21,441 miles
    Test number
    396980258879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB63 HBY

Does LB63 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB63 HBY is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB63 HBY?
The MOT on LB63 HBY is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB63 HBY done?
LB63 HBY was recorded at 61,200 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,167 miles a year.
Has LB63 HBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB63 HBY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB63 HBY 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 HBY find?
LB63 HBY passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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