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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

S4 JSOMOT history

S4 JSO is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 27 Jul 2017. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 98,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

S4 JSO black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
98,114 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 JSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
27 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 JSO was last recorded at 98,114 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,114 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,114 miles
  • 2024 – 86,987 miles
  • 2023 – 75,170 miles
  • 2022 – 62,811 miles
  • 2021 – 51,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,114 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, also slightly out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 19 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,114 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    180550839410
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail98,114 miles (+11,127)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    166038961318
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,987 miles (+11,817)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    449956081976
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass75,170 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,170 miles
    Test number
    115667397632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail75,170 miles (+12,359)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,170 miles
    Test number
    748103935194
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass62,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,811 miles
    Test number
    772620336592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail62,811 miles (+11,110)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,811 miles
    Test number
    641689988986
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,701 miles
    Test number
    336480927969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit/ 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    137889408727
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about S4 JSO

Does S4 JSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 JSO expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 JSO?
The MOT on S4 JSO expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 JSO done?
S4 JSO was recorded at 98,114 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 11,447 miles a year.
Has S4 JSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 JSO has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 JSO 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 S4 JSO find?
S4 JSO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: central front exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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