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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

S24 TUYMOT history

S24 TUY is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 10 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

S24 TUY white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,491 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S24 TUY
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 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S24 TUY was last recorded at 76,491 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,466 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
5,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,491 miles
  • 2025 – 60,684 miles
  • 2024 – 58,866 miles
  • 2023 – 53,017 miles
  • 2021 – 49,630 miles
  • 2020 – 46,243 miles
  • 2019 – 38,477 miles
  • 2018 – 34,541 miles
  • 2017 – 29,018 miles
  • 2016 – 22,833 miles
  • 2015 – 16,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,491 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,491 miles (+25)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,491 miles
    Test number
    656147571262
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,466 miles (+15,782)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,466 miles
    Test number
    454494545947
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass60,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    216512469125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail60,684 miles (+5)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    368714053241
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail60,679 miles (+1,813)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,679 miles
    Test number
    117875686173
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,866 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    585555622838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,844 miles (+5,827)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    467187369388
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,017 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,017 miles
    Test number
    573862641871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,630 miles (+3,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,630 miles
    Test number
    289076499293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,243 miles (+7,766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,243 miles
    Test number
    138265302697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,477 miles (+3,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,477 miles
    Test number
    821817822214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass34,541 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    701398439899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,018 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,018 miles
    Test number
    713649822161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,833 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,833 miles
    Test number
    156281114610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,356 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,356 miles
    Test number
    677429195028
    • NoteHand brake travel, slightly long, but effective.

Questions about S24 TUY

Does S24 TUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S24 TUY is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S24 TUY?
The MOT on S24 TUY is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S24 TUY done?
S24 TUY was recorded at 76,491 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,231 miles a year.
Has S24 TUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S24 TUY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S24 TUY 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 S24 TUY find?
S24 TUY passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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