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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

LG68 OWJMOT history

LG68 OWJ is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 2 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 68,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

LG68 OWJ black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
68,239 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG68 OWJ
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
2 Nov 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG68 OWJ was last recorded at 68,239 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 4,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,922 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,317 miles
Average per year
7,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,239 miles
  • 2025 – 63,922 miles
  • 2024 – 44,161 miles
  • 2022 – 41,025 miles
  • 2021 – 32,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,239 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    418973052531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,237 miles (+4,315)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,237 miles
    Test number
    425559375216
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass63,922 miles (+19,761)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,922 miles
    Test number
    914301747648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,161 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    44,161 miles
    Test number
    871392642040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,141 miles (+3,116)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    839240752181
    • 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))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested unable to test parking brake (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass41,025 miles (+8,847)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,025 miles
    Test number
    419929040457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,178 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,178 miles
    Test number
    319480300178
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LG68 OWJ

Does LG68 OWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG68 OWJ is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG68 OWJ?
The MOT on LG68 OWJ is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG68 OWJ done?
LG68 OWJ was recorded at 68,239 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 7,826 miles a year.
Has LG68 OWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG68 OWJ has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LG68 OWJ 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 OWJ find?
LG68 OWJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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