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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LB65 UTSMOT history

LB65 UTS is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 96,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
96,661 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 UTS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 UTS was last recorded at 96,661 miles on 19 May 2026, 11,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,057 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,604 miles
Average per year
11,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,661 miles
  • 2025 – 85,057 miles
  • 2024 – 74,622 miles
  • 2023 – 59,752 miles
  • 2022 – 45,329 miles
  • 2021 – 30,606 miles
  • 2020 – 20,131 miles
  • 2019 – 13,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,661 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,661 miles (+11,604)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    713967253669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    662270641954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail85,057 miles (+10,435)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    136814790403
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass74,622 miles (+14,870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,622 miles
    Test number
    261919896166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass59,752 miles (+14,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,752 miles
    Test number
    911881745532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,329 miles (+14,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,329 miles
    Test number
    491061920590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded

  7. Pass30,606 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    30,606 miles
    Test number
    360863217884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,848 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    24,848 miles
    Test number
    973188854199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,131 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    20,131 miles
    Test number
    464254629444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    13,792 miles
    Test number
    533378848544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB65 UTS

Does LB65 UTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 UTS is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 UTS?
The MOT on LB65 UTS is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 UTS done?
LB65 UTS was recorded at 96,661 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 11,332 miles a year.
Has LB65 UTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 UTS has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB65 UTS 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 UTS find?
LB65 UTS passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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