Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc
S8 ROWMOT history
S8 ROW is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 23 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 47,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 47,969 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,822 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 ROW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Optima
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 23 Jul 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 ROW was last recorded at 47,969 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,518 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,451 miles
- Average per year
- 3,822 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 47,969 miles
- 2025 – 45,518 miles
- 2024 – 42,754 miles
- 2023 – 38,388 miles
- 2022 – 33,711 miles
- 2021 – 30,317 miles
- 2020 – 25,211 miles
- 2019 – 20,793 miles
- 2018 – 17,434 miles
- 2017 – 13,482 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 8 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,969 miles (+2,451)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 47,969 miles
- Test number
- 149168781339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,518 miles (+2,764)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 45,518 miles
- Test number
- 306415771888
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres just starting to crack 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,754 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 42,754 miles
- Test number
- 395579503084
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail42,754 miles (+4,366)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,754 miles
- Test number
- 567109132804
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,388 miles (+4,677)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 38,388 miles
- Test number
- 768279631830
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass33,711 miles (+3,394)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 33,711 miles
- Test number
- 662547498919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,317 miles (+5,106)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 30,317 miles
- Test number
- 818528599140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,211 miles (+4,418)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 25,211 miles
- Test number
- 445585703089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,793 miles (+3,359)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 20,793 miles
- Test number
- 170066691925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,434 miles (+3,952)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 17,434 miles
- Test number
- 760594042302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 13,482 miles
- Test number
- 218576047932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,482 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,482 miles
- Test number
- 119021049205
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Questions about S8 ROW
- Does S8 ROW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ROW is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 ROW?
- The MOT on S8 ROW is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 ROW done?
- S8 ROW was recorded at 47,969 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
- Has S8 ROW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 ROW has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on S8 ROW 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 S8 ROW find?
- S8 ROW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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