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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

LG68 CFJMOT history

LG68 CFJ is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 24 Sept 2018. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 98,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

LG68 CFJ black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2026
Mileage
98,581 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG68 CFJ
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
24 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG68 CFJ was last recorded at 98,581 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 26,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,769 miles · 21 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
26,812 miles
Average per year
16,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,581 miles
  • 2024 – 71,769 miles
  • 2023 – 44,439 miles
  • 2022 – 38,350 miles
  • 2021 – 30,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,581 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 15 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,581 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,581 miles
    Test number
    160871306415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail98,581 miles (+26,812)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,581 miles
    Test number
    774863675896
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass71,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    658794948581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,769 miles (+27,330)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    627437753097
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass44,439 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    44,439 miles
    Test number
    638168484031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,129 miles (+5,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,129 miles
    Test number
    212689381033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass38,350 miles (+7,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,350 miles
    Test number
    643512439625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass30,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    30,424 miles
    Test number
    105395424117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG68 CFJ

Does LG68 CFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG68 CFJ expired on 20 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG68 CFJ?
The MOT on LG68 CFJ expired on 20 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG68 CFJ done?
LG68 CFJ was recorded at 98,581 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 16,821 miles a year.
Has LG68 CFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG68 CFJ has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LG68 CFJ 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 CFJ find?
LG68 CFJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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