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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LG18 WTZMOT history

LG18 WTZ is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 23 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 87,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LG18 WTZ white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,098 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG18 WTZ
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
23 Apr 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG18 WTZ was last recorded at 87,098 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 6,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,878 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,220 miles
Average per year
8,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,098 miles
  • 2025 – 80,878 miles
  • 2024 – 74,168 miles
  • 2023 – 65,646 miles
  • 2022 – 52,292 miles
  • 2021 – 41,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,098 miles (+6,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    844639979533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,878 miles (+6,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,878 miles
    Test number
    253269028797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass74,168 miles (+8,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,168 miles
    Test number
    265305331147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo emissions detected

  4. Pass65,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    768600062069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,646 miles (+13,354)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    540492109729
    • 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))

  6. Pass52,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,292 miles
    Test number
    864800084200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,292 miles (+10,369)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,292 miles
    Test number
    109581744953
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass41,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    888948667277
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front & o/s/r tyres getting low 2.5 mm & 3mm monitor .

  9. Fail41,923 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    647749998702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front & o/s/r tyres getting low 2.5 mm & 3mm monitor .

Questions about LG18 WTZ

Does LG18 WTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG18 WTZ is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG18 WTZ?
The MOT on LG18 WTZ is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG18 WTZ done?
LG18 WTZ was recorded at 87,098 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 8,948 miles a year.
Has LG18 WTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG18 WTZ has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LG18 WTZ 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 WTZ find?
LG18 WTZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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