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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2019 · 1,598 cc

LB68 MXRMOT history

LB68 MXR is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 9 Jan 2019. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 86,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
86,104 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB68 MXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
9 Jan 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB68 MXR was last recorded at 86,104 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 7,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,896 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,208 miles
Average per year
9,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,104 miles
  • 2025 – 78,896 miles
  • 2024 – 71,686 miles
  • 2023 – 56,783 miles
  • 2022 – 45,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,104 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 15 Feb 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,104 miles (+7,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,104 miles
    Test number
    925703713966
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass78,896 miles (+7,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    78,896 miles
    Test number
    849246682467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass71,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,686 miles
    Test number
    224005731963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,686 miles (+303)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,686 miles
    Test number
    862903920759
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,383 miles (+14,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,383 miles
    Test number
    375231375345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass56,783 miles (+11,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    705222360300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass45,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,305 miles
    Test number
    992851392286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB68 MXR

Does LB68 MXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB68 MXR is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB68 MXR?
The MOT on LB68 MXR is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB68 MXR done?
LB68 MXR was recorded at 86,104 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 9,746 miles a year.
Has LB68 MXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB68 MXR has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB68 MXR 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 MXR find?
LB68 MXR passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust mounting defective.

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