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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LC18 OYWMOT history

LC18 OYW is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 7 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 81,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

LC18 OYW black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,169 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC18 OYW
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
7 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC18 OYW was last recorded at 81,169 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 15,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,414 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15,755 miles
Average per year
7,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,169 miles
  • 2025 – 65,414 miles
  • 2024 – 52,077 miles
  • 2023 – 47,683 miles
  • 2022 – 43,330 miles
  • 2021 – 39,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,169 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,169 miles (+15,755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    121410603363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,414 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    306271217441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,132 miles (+9,055)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    61,132 miles
    Test number
    889030542852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,077 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    371715956778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,683 miles (+4,353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    47,683 miles
    Test number
    725232149612
    • AdvisoryCannot do full inspection underneath car cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass43,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,330 miles
    Test number
    952504843127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail43,330 miles (+4,090)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,330 miles
    Test number
    828835420082
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass39,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,240 miles
    Test number
    515221176206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LC18 OYW

Does LC18 OYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC18 OYW is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC18 OYW?
The MOT on LC18 OYW is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC18 OYW done?
LC18 OYW was recorded at 81,169 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,927 miles a year.
Has LC18 OYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC18 OYW has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LC18 OYW 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 OYW find?
LC18 OYW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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