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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

LG68 CGUMOT history

LG68 CGU is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 24 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 81,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LG68 CGU black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,041 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG68 CGU
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 valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG68 CGU was last recorded at 81,041 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,299 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,742 miles
Average per year
8,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,041 miles
  • 2024 – 77,299 miles
  • 2023 – 66,037 miles
  • 2022 – 55,557 miles
  • 2021 – 42,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,041 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 25 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,041 miles (+3,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,041 miles
    Test number
    919981919581
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass77,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,299 miles
    Test number
    668437884440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,297 miles (+11,260)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,297 miles
    Test number
    877999983230
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass66,037 miles (+10,480)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,037 miles
    Test number
    833149322533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,557 miles (+13,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    601229345088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing in bands and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in bands (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass42,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,528 miles
    Test number
    984531498210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG68 CGU

Does LG68 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG68 CGU is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG68 CGU?
The MOT on LG68 CGU is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG68 CGU done?
LG68 CGU was recorded at 81,041 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,764 miles a year.
Has LG68 CGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG68 CGU has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LG68 CGU 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 CGU find?
LG68 CGU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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