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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

S26 LUMMOT history

S26 LUM is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 7 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 100,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

S26 LUM silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
100,310 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 LUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
7 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 LUM was last recorded at 100,310 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 6,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,964 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,346 miles
Average per year
10,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,310 miles
  • 2025 – 93,964 miles
  • 2024 – 86,566 miles
  • 2023 – 78,958 miles
  • 2022 – 65,188 miles
  • 2021 – 50,582 miles
  • 2020 – 40,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,310 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear wiper blade rubber split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,310 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,310 miles
    Test number
    871476194717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,964 miles (+7,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,964 miles
    Test number
    756085365803
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass86,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    880797154825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 xl (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail86,566 miles (+7,608)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    573728573403
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 xl (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass78,958 miles (+13,770)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    205640743360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,188 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,188 miles
    Test number
    789656009215
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber split
  7. Fail65,147 miles (+14,565)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    777548687850
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber split
  8. Pass50,582 miles (+10,473)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    464632694628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,109 miles
    Test number
    978299166269
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    954883723528
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about S26 LUM

Does S26 LUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 LUM is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 LUM?
The MOT on S26 LUM is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 LUM done?
S26 LUM was recorded at 100,310 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 10,338 miles a year.
Has S26 LUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 LUM has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S26 LUM 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 S26 LUM find?
S26 LUM passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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