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Kia Optima

Grey · Petrol · 2019 · 1,998 cc

LB68 MTYMOT history

LB68 MTY is a grey petrol Kia Optima first used on 4 Jan 2019. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 43,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,771 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB68 MTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
4 Jan 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB68 MTY was last recorded at 43,771 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 11,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,578 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,193 miles
Average per year
7,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,771 miles
  • 2025 – 32,578 miles
  • 2024 – 26,706 miles
  • 2023 – 19,672 miles
  • 2022 – 13,644 miles
  • 2021 – 11,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,771 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

7 tests since 31 Dec 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,771 miles (+11,193)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,771 miles
    Test number
    351227555605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,578 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    32,578 miles
    Test number
    362043731423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,706 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    926276335212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,672 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    19,672 miles
    Test number
    618572044137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail19,630 miles (+5,986)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,630 miles
    Test number
    559499478282
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass13,644 miles (+2,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    13,644 miles
    Test number
    569236671012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass11,284 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    11,284 miles
    Test number
    248958236825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LB68 MTY

Does LB68 MTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB68 MTY is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB68 MTY?
The MOT on LB68 MTY is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB68 MTY done?
LB68 MTY was recorded at 43,771 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 7,013 miles a year.
Has LB68 MTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB68 MTY has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB68 MTY 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 MTY find?
LB68 MTY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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