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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

LG68 STZMOT history

LG68 STZ is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 3 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 92,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LG68 STZ black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,508 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG68 STZ
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
3 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG68 STZ was last recorded at 92,508 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,404 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,104 miles
Average per year
10,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,508 miles
  • 2025 – 88,404 miles
  • 2024 – 82,448 miles
  • 2023 – 65,790 miles
  • 2022 – 51,084 miles
  • 2021 – 44,844 miles
  • 2020 – 29,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,508 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,508 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,508 miles
    Test number
    535438177676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,404 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,404 miles
    Test number
    644900789654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,448 miles (+16,658)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,448 miles
    Test number
    962943115877
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,790 miles (+14,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,790 miles
    Test number
    896706240651
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass51,084 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    179209178563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,607 miles (+5,763)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,607 miles
    Test number
    493432902190
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  7. Pass44,844 miles (+15,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,844 miles
    Test number
    792544060357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass29,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,459 miles
    Test number
    190975438992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail29,459 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,459 miles
    Test number
    395438331375
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about LG68 STZ

Does LG68 STZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG68 STZ is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG68 STZ?
The MOT on LG68 STZ is valid until 28 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 STZ done?
LG68 STZ was recorded at 92,508 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 10,331 miles a year.
Has LG68 STZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG68 STZ has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LG68 STZ 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 STZ find?
LG68 STZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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