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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

LG68 CGXMOT history

LG68 CGX is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 26 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 80,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LG68 CGX black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,505 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG68 CGX
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
26 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG68 CGX was last recorded at 80,505 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 7,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,602 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,903 miles
Average per year
7,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,505 miles
  • 2025 – 72,602 miles
  • 2024 – 64,935 miles
  • 2023 – 57,740 miles
  • 2022 – 50,038 miles
  • 2021 – 43,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,505 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

7 tests since 13 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,505 miles (+7,903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,505 miles
    Test number
    997759249193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass72,602 miles (+7,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,602 miles
    Test number
    227020900709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass64,935 miles (+7,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,935 miles
    Test number
    818101403246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass57,740 miles (+7,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,740 miles
    Test number
    595784716022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass50,038 miles (+6,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,038 miles
    Test number
    608256001246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass43,836 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    756418988406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail43,788 miles2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    528788836296
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about LG68 CGX

Does LG68 CGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG68 CGX is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG68 CGX?
The MOT on LG68 CGX is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG68 CGX done?
LG68 CGX was recorded at 80,505 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,459 miles a year.
Has LG68 CGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG68 CGX has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LG68 CGX 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 CGX find?
LG68 CGX passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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