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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

LG68 OVSMOT history

LG68 OVS is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 1 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 80,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LG68 OVS black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,105 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG68 OVS
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
1 Nov 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG68 OVS was last recorded at 80,105 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 9,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,093 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,012 miles
Average per year
9,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,105 miles
  • 2025 – 71,093 miles
  • 2024 – 62,748 miles
  • 2023 – 53,058 miles
  • 2021 – 40,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,105 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 1 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,105 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,105 miles
    Test number
    294824726310
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,105 miles (+9,012)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,105 miles
    Test number
    799704280783
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,093 miles (+8,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,093 miles
    Test number
    537106696841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass62,748 miles (+9,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,748 miles
    Test number
    928866097775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass53,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,058 miles
    Test number
    395194962134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail53,037 miles (+12,122)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,037 miles
    Test number
    829267975744
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass40,915 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,915 miles
    Test number
    822326387045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    35,862 miles
    Test number
    181579889369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG68 OVS

Does LG68 OVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG68 OVS is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG68 OVS?
The MOT on LG68 OVS is valid until 6 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 OVS done?
LG68 OVS was recorded at 80,105 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 9,619 miles a year.
Has LG68 OVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG68 OVS has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LG68 OVS 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 OVS find?
LG68 OVS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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