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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

LG17 VUXMOT history

LG17 VUX is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 4 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 100,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LG17 VUX silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,969 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG17 VUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
4 Apr 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG17 VUX was last recorded at 100,969 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 10,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,135 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,834 miles
Average per year
11,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,969 miles
  • 2025 – 90,135 miles
  • 2024 – 78,076 miles
  • 2023 – 65,120 miles
  • 2022 – 51,762 miles
  • 2021 – 40,507 miles
  • 2020 – 31,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,969 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,969 miles (+10,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,969 miles
    Test number
    877614133213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass90,135 miles (+12,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,135 miles
    Test number
    482001803516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass78,076 miles (+12,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,076 miles
    Test number
    701641330986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass65,120 miles (+13,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,120 miles
    Test number
    198831665227
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box heat shield insecure - repair advised
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,762 miles (+11,255)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,762 miles
    Test number
    986646374304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,507 miles (+9,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,507 miles
    Test number
    122914272501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass31,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,388 miles
    Test number
    763049073290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail31,388 miles3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,388 miles
    Test number
    479966053573
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    933875873700
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about LG17 VUX

Does LG17 VUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG17 VUX is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG17 VUX?
The MOT on LG17 VUX is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG17 VUX done?
LG17 VUX was recorded at 100,969 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 11,594 miles a year.
Has LG17 VUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG17 VUX has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LG17 VUX 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 LG17 VUX find?
LG17 VUX passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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