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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

S23 MAVMOT history

S23 MAV is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 10 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 130,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

S23 MAV white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,640 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MAV was last recorded at 130,640 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 13,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,622 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,018 miles
Average per year
9,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,640 miles
  • 2025 – 117,622 miles
  • 2024 – 100,172 miles
  • 2023 – 84,743 miles
  • 2022 – 71,410 miles
  • 2021 – 64,862 miles
  • 2020 – 56,919 miles
  • 2019 – 51,894 miles
  • 2018 – 48,130 miles
  • 2017 – 40,498 miles
  • 2016 – 33,613 miles
  • 2015 – 25,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,640 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    738756695499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,640 miles (+13,018)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    383144013946
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass117,622 miles (+17,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,622 miles
    Test number
    793573209050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,172 miles (+15,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    477230655364
    • 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. Pass84,743 miles (+13,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,743 miles
    Test number
    362112228034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,410 miles (+6,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,410 miles
    Test number
    506279367461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass64,862 miles (+7,943)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,862 miles
    Test number
    166616492896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,919 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    912620459141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,894 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,894 miles
    Test number
    571148125268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,130 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,130 miles
    Test number
    205316827277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,498 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,498 miles
    Test number
    478765986543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,613 miles (+8,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,613 miles
    Test number
    135216186063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass25,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,080 miles
    Test number
    705516155092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 MAV

Does S23 MAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 MAV is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 MAV?
The MOT on S23 MAV is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 MAV done?
S23 MAV was recorded at 130,640 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 9,492 miles a year.
Has S23 MAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MAV has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 MAV 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 S23 MAV find?
S23 MAV passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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