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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LC18 FLWMOT history

LC18 FLW is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 6 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 88,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LC18 FLW white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,738 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC18 FLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
6 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC18 FLW was last recorded at 88,738 miles on 26 May 2026, 12,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,512 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,226 miles
Average per year
12,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,738 miles
  • 2025 – 76,512 miles
  • 2024 – 62,744 miles
  • 2023 – 46,707 miles
  • 2022 – 33,742 miles
  • 2021 – 26,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,738 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted front to rear

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,738 miles (+12,226)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    917342125055
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted front to rear

  2. Pass76,512 miles (+13,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,512 miles
    Test number
    902304023278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass62,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    933016401874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail62,744 miles (+16,037)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    450713543633
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass46,707 miles (+12,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,707 miles
    Test number
    951722126180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass33,742 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,742 miles
    Test number
    614653630473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail33,742 miles (+7,486)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,742 miles
    Test number
    558863922288
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass26,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    26,256 miles
    Test number
    258788839404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LC18 FLW

Does LC18 FLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC18 FLW is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC18 FLW?
The MOT on LC18 FLW is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC18 FLW done?
LC18 FLW was recorded at 88,738 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 12,505 miles a year.
Has LC18 FLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC18 FLW has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LC18 FLW 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 FLW find?
LC18 FLW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy, and 2 more.

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