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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

LG68 EKXMOT history

LG68 EKX is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 24 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 83,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LG68 EKX grey Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,144 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG68 EKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
24 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG68 EKX was last recorded at 83,144 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 13,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,570 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,574 miles
Average per year
10,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,144 miles
  • 2024 – 69,570 miles
  • 2023 – 56,300 miles
  • 2022 – 50,622 miles
  • 2021 – 38,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,144 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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 FRONT WING / BUMPER ( BODY DAMAGE )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

6 tests since 23 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,144 miles (+13,574)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,144 miles
    Test number
    789225054479
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass69,570 miles (+13,270)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,570 miles
    Test number
    796469560389
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass56,300 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    399101785188
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT WING / BUMPER ( BODY DAMAGE )

  4. Fail56,299 miles (+5,677)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,299 miles
    Test number
    385100248746
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER / OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR ( DAMAGED ) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre CENTER / SPLITS OUTER SIDE WALL
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT WING / BUMPER ( BODY DAMAGE )
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryT P M S LIGHT ON

  5. Pass50,622 miles (+12,446)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,622 miles
    Test number
    614973423900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,176 miles
    Test number
    759006611601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG68 EKX

Does LG68 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG68 EKX is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LG68 EKX?
The MOT on LG68 EKX is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG68 EKX done?
LG68 EKX was recorded at 83,144 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 10,921 miles a year.
Has LG68 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG68 EKX has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LG68 EKX 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 EKX find?
LG68 EKX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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