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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LF18 HJVMOT history

LF18 HJV is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 6 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 68,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LF18 HJV white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,730 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF18 HJV
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 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF18 HJV was last recorded at 68,730 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 7,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,722 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,008 miles
Average per year
8,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,730 miles
  • 2025 – 61,722 miles
  • 2024 – 53,109 miles
  • 2023 – 43,662 miles
  • 2022 – 33,995 miles
  • 2021 – 25,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,730 miles
  • AdvisorySlight irregular wear on inner edges of both rear tyres. n/s/f indicator repeater lens split.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 2 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,730 miles (+7,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    534671606538
    • AdvisorySlight irregular wear on inner edges of both rear tyres. n/s/f indicator repeater lens split.

  2. Pass61,722 miles (+8,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,722 miles
    Test number
    396457910787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm and has small cut in outer sidewall replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass53,109 miles (+9,447)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,109 miles
    Test number
    937516329126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,662 miles (+9,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    914071888020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass33,995 miles (+8,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,995 miles
    Test number
    781798716819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass25,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,889 miles
    Test number
    601469896069
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail25,889 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,889 miles
    Test number
    536215050700
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LF18 HJV

Does LF18 HJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF18 HJV is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF18 HJV?
The MOT on LF18 HJV is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF18 HJV done?
LF18 HJV was recorded at 68,730 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 8,593 miles a year.
Has LF18 HJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF18 HJV has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LF18 HJV 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 LF18 HJV find?
LF18 HJV passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: slight irregular wear on inner edges of both rear tyres. n/s/f indicator repeater lens split..

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