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Kia Optima

Red · Diesel · 2019 · 1,598 cc

LB68 MSUMOT history

LB68 MSU is a red diesel Kia Optima first used on 2 Jan 2019. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 130,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,546 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
22,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB68 MSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
2 Jan 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB68 MSU was last recorded at 130,546 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 13,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,738 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,808 miles
Average per year
22,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,546 miles
  • 2024 – 116,738 miles
  • 2023 – 83,100 miles
  • 2022 – 60,306 miles
  • 2021 – 41,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,546 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

6 tests since 21 Dec 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,546 miles (+13,808)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,546 miles
    Test number
    706228573718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,738 miles
    Test number
    813181607764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,738 miles (+33,638)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,738 miles
    Test number
    857426030522
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass83,100 miles (+22,794)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,100 miles
    Test number
    653853590000
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass60,306 miles (+18,828)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,306 miles
    Test number
    690646355473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,478 miles
    Test number
    145236852864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB68 MSU

Does LB68 MSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB68 MSU is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB68 MSU?
The MOT on LB68 MSU is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB68 MSU done?
LB68 MSU was recorded at 130,546 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 22,026 miles a year.
Has LB68 MSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB68 MSU has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB68 MSU 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 LB68 MSU find?
LB68 MSU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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