Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc
T20 AXAMOT history
T20 AXA is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 16 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 174,575 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 174,575 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 31,020 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T20 AXA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Optima
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 16 Jul 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T20 AXA was last recorded at 174,575 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 174,569 miles · 31 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 31,020 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,575 miles
- 2025 – 129,483 miles
- 2024 – 88,108 miles
- 2023 – 42,893 miles
- 2022 – 27,095 miles
- 2021 – 17,881 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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
9 tests since 13 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,575 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 174,575 miles
- Test number
- 709217404082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,569 miles (+45,086)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,569 miles
- Test number
- 475116222912
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass129,483 miles (+41,375)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 129,483 miles
- Test number
- 863439660997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215\55\17 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 88,108 miles
- Test number
- 867503255502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,108 miles (+45,215)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,108 miles
- Test number
- 897917465464
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2155517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass42,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 42,893 miles
- Test number
- 187784996128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,893 miles (+15,798)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,893 miles
- Test number
- 748007443456
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass27,095 miles (+9,214)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 27,095 miles
- Test number
- 956675768027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 17,881 miles
- Test number
- 656984738745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T20 AXA
- Does T20 AXA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 AXA is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T20 AXA?
- The MOT on T20 AXA is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T20 AXA done?
- T20 AXA was recorded at 174,575 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 31,020 miles a year.
- Has T20 AXA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T20 AXA has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T20 AXA 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 T20 AXA find?
- T20 AXA passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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