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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LB65 UTYMOT history

LB65 UTY is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 69,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,726 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 UTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 UTY was last recorded at 69,726 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 6,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,014 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,712 miles
Average per year
7,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,726 miles
  • 2025 – 63,014 miles
  • 2024 – 56,851 miles
  • 2023 – 49,627 miles
  • 2022 – 36,325 miles
  • 2021 – 28,828 miles
  • 2020 – 23,595 miles
  • 2019 – 15,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,726 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 19 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,726 miles (+6,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,726 miles
    Test number
    481918250592
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass63,014 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,014 miles
    Test number
    314121630311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,851 miles (+7,224)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,851 miles
    Test number
    362694427407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass49,627 miles (+13,302)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    881370696824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,325 miles (+7,497)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    36,325 miles
    Test number
    911773339142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass28,828 miles (+5,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    28,828 miles
    Test number
    669424108093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass23,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    23,595 miles
    Test number
    796708595851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail23,595 miles (+7,651)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,595 miles
    Test number
    951750165285
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass15,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    15,944 miles
    Test number
    163361591283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB65 UTY

Does LB65 UTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 UTY is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 UTY?
The MOT on LB65 UTY is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 UTY done?
LB65 UTY was recorded at 69,726 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,579 miles a year.
Has LB65 UTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 UTY has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LB65 UTY 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 UTY find?
LB65 UTY passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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