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Kia Optima

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LC18 FNHMOT history

LC18 FNH is a blue diesel Kia Optima first used on 6 Jun 2018. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 103,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LC18 FNH blue Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
103,202 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC18 FNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
6 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC18 FNH was last recorded at 103,202 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 7,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,667 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,535 miles
Average per year
11,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,202 miles
  • 2025 – 95,667 miles
  • 2024 – 83,615 miles
  • 2023 – 68,096 miles
  • 2022 – 52,638 miles
  • 2021 – 43,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,202 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 14 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,202 miles (+7,535)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,202 miles
    Test number
    671461353907
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  2. Pass95,667 miles (+12,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    263573446923
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass83,615 miles (+15,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,615 miles
    Test number
    140498824853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass68,096 miles (+15,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,096 miles
    Test number
    687883971681
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass52,638 miles (+8,937)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    850928747026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,701 miles
    Test number
    201191751025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC18 FNH

Does LC18 FNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC18 FNH expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC18 FNH?
The MOT on LC18 FNH expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC18 FNH done?
LC18 FNH was recorded at 103,202 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 11,237 miles a year.
Has LC18 FNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC18 FNH has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC18 FNH 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 FNH find?
LC18 FNH failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 dangerous defects: front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.

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