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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LC18 FKSMOT history

LC18 FKS is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 5 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 90,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LC18 FKS black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,639 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC18 FKS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
5 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC18 FKS was last recorded at 90,639 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 10,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,426 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,213 miles
Average per year
9,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,639 miles
  • 2025 – 80,426 miles
  • 2024 – 68,748 miles
  • 2023 – 60,962 miles
  • 2022 – 51,319 miles
  • 2021 – 39,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,639 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,639 miles (+10,213)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,639 miles
    Test number
    109820773445
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

  2. Pass80,426 miles (+11,678)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,426 miles
    Test number
    900195976226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,748 miles (+7,786)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,748 miles
    Test number
    641994601255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass60,962 miles (+9,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,962 miles
    Test number
    653537914490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,319 miles (+11,671)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,319 miles
    Test number
    638446631179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,648 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    639149263175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,637 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,637 miles
    Test number
    469664955747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LC18 FKS

Does LC18 FKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC18 FKS is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC18 FKS?
The MOT on LC18 FKS is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC18 FKS done?
LC18 FKS was recorded at 90,639 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 9,983 miles a year.
Has LC18 FKS ever failed its MOT?
No. LC18 FKS has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LC18 FKS 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 LC18 FKS find?
LC18 FKS passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed.

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