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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

T18 BRYMOT history

T18 BRY is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 115,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,240 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 BRY
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
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 BRY was last recorded at 115,240 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 13,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,771 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,469 miles
Average per year
14,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,240 miles
  • 2024 – 101,771 miles
  • 2023 – 88,186 miles
  • 2022 – 76,576 miles
  • 2021 – 46,716 miles
  • 2020 – 35,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,240 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 17 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,240 miles (+13,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,240 miles
    Test number
    755362445672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass101,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,771 miles
    Test number
    586558273937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,771 miles (+13,585)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,771 miles
    Test number
    820697433183
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass88,186 miles (+11,610)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    604273046297
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass76,576 miles (+12,865)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    681040577019
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted nearside and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass63,711 miles (+16,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,711 miles
    Test number
    126024110854
    • AdvisoryN/S/R reflector broken/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge screw in tyre and tyre on 2.50mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted on O/S and N/S rear seats
    • AdvisoryUndertrays , sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection
  7. Pass46,716 miles (+11,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,716 miles
    Test number
    912371388011
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass35,095 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,095 miles
    Test number
    688882640981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn centre of tyre 2.4m
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear advise both rear tyres worn across tyres
    • AdvisoryAdvise manufactures body undertrays & trims within prescribed area

Questions about T18 BRY

Does T18 BRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 BRY is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T18 BRY?
The MOT on T18 BRY is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 BRY done?
T18 BRY was recorded at 115,240 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 14,217 miles a year.
Has T18 BRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 BRY has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 BRY 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 T18 BRY find?
T18 BRY passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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