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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc

LB65 AOWMOT history

LB65 AOW is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Dec 2015. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 93,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
93,961 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 AOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 AOW was last recorded at 93,961 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 5,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,336 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,625 miles
Average per year
6,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,961 miles
  • 2024 – 88,336 miles
  • 2023 – 82,010 miles
  • 2022 – 77,190 miles
  • 2020 – 69,631 miles
  • 2019 – 62,982 miles
  • 2018 – 53,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,961 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,961 miles
    Test number
    294355406703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,961 miles (+5,625)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,961 miles
    Test number
    303540909447
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass88,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    705301551292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,336 miles (+6,326)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    809102405360
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe or pump leaking (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass82,010 miles (+4,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,010 miles
    Test number
    245718280391
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass77,190 miles (+7,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    882656211214
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass69,631 miles (+6,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,631 miles
    Test number
    407280077652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass62,982 miles (+9,607)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,982 miles
    Test number
    506779320975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,375 miles
    Test number
    437296158678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB65 AOW

Does LB65 AOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB65 AOW expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB65 AOW?
The MOT on LB65 AOW expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB65 AOW done?
LB65 AOW was recorded at 93,961 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 6,088 miles a year.
Has LB65 AOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 AOW has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB65 AOW 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 LB65 AOW find?
LB65 AOW passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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