Kia Optima
Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc
LG18 MWJMOT history
LG18 MWJ is a blue diesel Kia Optima first used on 18 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,661 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 77,661 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,733 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LG18 MWJ
- 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
- 18 May 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LG18 MWJ was last recorded at 77,661 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 77,646 miles · 28 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 10,733 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,661 miles
- 2025 – 67,761 miles
- 2024 – 55,021 miles
- 2023 – 43,207 miles
- 2022 – 33,354 miles
- 2021 – 27,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 8 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,661 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 77,661 miles
- Test number
- 185058647334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,646 miles (+9,885)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,646 miles
- Test number
- 738895318945
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18w xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm worn on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,761 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 67,761 miles
- Test number
- 165918208822
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s
Fail67,751 miles (+12,730)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,751 miles
- Test number
- 263392404564
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative switch broken (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s
Pass55,021 miles (+11,814)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 55,021 miles
- Test number
- 235649137325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,207 miles (+317)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 43,207 miles
- Test number
- 674862846221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,890 miles (+9,536)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,890 miles
- Test number
- 951282116504
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass33,354 miles (+5,559)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 33,354 miles
- Test number
- 473481050444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 27,795 miles
- Test number
- 136479661351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LG18 MWJ
- Does LG18 MWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG18 MWJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LG18 MWJ?
- The MOT on LG18 MWJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LG18 MWJ done?
- LG18 MWJ was recorded at 77,661 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 10,733 miles a year.
- Has LG18 MWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LG18 MWJ has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LG18 MWJ 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 LG18 MWJ find?
- LG18 MWJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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