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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

T21 TEFMOT history

T21 TEF is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 22 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 90,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,719 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 TEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
22 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 TEF was last recorded at 90,719 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 12,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,883 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,836 miles
Average per year
9,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,719 miles
  • 2025 – 77,883 miles
  • 2024 – 65,409 miles
  • 2023 – 54,458 miles
  • 2022 – 45,614 miles
  • 2021 – 37,270 miles
  • 2020 – 33,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,719 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,719 miles (+12,836)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,719 miles
    Test number
    154874432987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,883 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,883 miles
    Test number
    995937074401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail77,883 miles (+12,474)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,883 miles
    Test number
    272437939404
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass65,409 miles (+10,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,409 miles
    Test number
    134740989551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass54,458 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    851228389105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,614 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    297543878984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,270 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,270 miles
    Test number
    515448138494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,273 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,273 miles
    Test number
    214822544712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,164 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,164 miles
    Test number
    161835547554
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    695891794714
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about T21 TEF

Does T21 TEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 TEF is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 TEF?
The MOT on T21 TEF is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 TEF done?
T21 TEF was recorded at 90,719 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 9,590 miles a year.
Has T21 TEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 TEF has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 TEF 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 T21 TEF find?
T21 TEF passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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