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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

LG68 AYHMOT history

LG68 AYH is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 27 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 56,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LG68 AYH black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,805 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG68 AYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
27 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG68 AYH was last recorded at 56,805 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 12,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,283 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,522 miles
Average per year
9,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,805 miles
  • 2025 – 44,283 miles
  • 2024 – 32,784 miles
  • 2023 – 24,316 miles
  • 2022 – 15,112 miles
  • 2021 – 12,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,805 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,805 miles
    Test number
    915096734686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,805 miles (+12,522)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,805 miles
    Test number
    370850795121
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass44,283 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    44,283 miles
    Test number
    250524290119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    41,822 miles
    Test number
    700754078385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,821 miles (+9,037)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,821 miles
    Test number
    753212386739
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass32,784 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    32,784 miles
    Test number
    786445445142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near min' (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near min' (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail32,784 miles (+8,468)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,784 miles
    Test number
    752256425334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near min' (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near min' (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass24,316 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    24,316 miles
    Test number
    834187132384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,112 miles (+2,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    15,112 miles
    Test number
    834390646470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass12,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    12,523 miles
    Test number
    375891634929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail12,523 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,523 miles
    Test number
    483358835236
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about LG68 AYH

Does LG68 AYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG68 AYH is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG68 AYH?
The MOT on LG68 AYH is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG68 AYH done?
LG68 AYH was recorded at 56,805 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 9,153 miles a year.
Has LG68 AYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG68 AYH has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LG68 AYH 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 LG68 AYH find?
LG68 AYH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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