Kia Optima
Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc
S50 JLMMOT history
S50 JLM is a blue diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 130,023 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 130,023 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,898 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 JLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Optima
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 29 Mar 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 JLM was last recorded at 130,023 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,987 miles · 26 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 12,898 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,023 miles
- 2025 – 123,762 miles
- 2024 – 117,432 miles
- 2023 – 91,801 miles
- 2022 – 78,158 miles
- 2021 – 59,929 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,023 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 22 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,023 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 130,023 miles
- Test number
- 569431128788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,987 miles (+6,225)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,987 miles
- Test number
- 207126253747
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass123,762 miles (+6,330)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 123,762 miles
- Test number
- 817513784354
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid level low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre tread measured 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,432 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 117,432 miles
- Test number
- 625807870366
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail117,432 miles (+7,712)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,432 miles
- Test number
- 219828318442
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass109,720 miles (+17,919)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,720 miles
- Test number
- 731878849225
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass91,801 miles (+380)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 91,801 miles
- Test number
- 791794049316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,421 miles (+13,263)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,421 miles
- Test number
- 671407556821
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (normal blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm of tread and mishaped (235/45r18)
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass78,158 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 78,158 miles
- Test number
- 763195048993
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail78,123 miles (+18,194)2 dangerous1 major4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,123 miles
- Test number
- 519282099489
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass59,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 59,929 miles
- Test number
- 398014236323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,929 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,929 miles
- Test number
- 512937123070
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Questions about S50 JLM
- Does S50 JLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 JLM is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 JLM?
- The MOT on S50 JLM is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S50 JLM done?
- S50 JLM was recorded at 130,023 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 12,898 miles a year.
- Has S50 JLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 JLM has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S50 JLM 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 S50 JLM find?
- S50 JLM passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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