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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

T1 FYEMOT history

T1 FYE is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 6 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 126,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,489 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 FYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 FYE was last recorded at 126,489 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 7,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,937 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,552 miles
Average per year
9,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,489 miles
  • 2025 – 118,937 miles
  • 2024 – 111,070 miles
  • 2023 – 102,911 miles
  • 2022 – 94,457 miles
  • 2021 – 86,240 miles
  • 2020 – 77,241 miles
  • 2019 – 61,651 miles
  • 2018 – 49,100 miles
  • 2017 – 38,376 miles
  • 2016 – 25,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,489 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn inner edge

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,489 miles (+7,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,489 miles
    Test number
    401586364836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
  2. Pass118,937 miles (+7,867)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,937 miles
    Test number
    891778993960
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
  3. Pass111,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,070 miles
    Test number
    514506455267
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low
  4. Fail111,070 miles (+8,159)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,070 miles
    Test number
    519240188718
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low
  5. Pass102,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    403344148067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail102,911 miles (+8,454)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    277934367244
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass94,457 miles (+8,217)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,457 miles
    Test number
    372110579579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,240 miles (+8,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    613795554890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass77,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,241 miles
    Test number
    369841660331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,241 miles (+15,590)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,241 miles
    Test number
    117277878639
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass61,651 miles (+12,551)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    206568779761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    390810036682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,100 miles (+10,724)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    910890631911
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass38,376 miles (+12,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,376 miles
    Test number
    395720540106
    • AdvisorySmall cut nearside front tyre
  15. Pass25,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,982 miles
    Test number
    588344198453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T1 FYE

Does T1 FYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 FYE is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 FYE?
The MOT on T1 FYE is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 FYE done?
T1 FYE was recorded at 126,489 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 9,709 miles a year.
Has T1 FYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 FYE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T1 FYE 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 T1 FYE find?
T1 FYE passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

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