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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

T300 ADHMOT history

T300 ADH is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,507 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T300 ADH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T300 ADH was last recorded at 108,507 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,506 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,507 miles
  • 2025 – 102,921 miles
  • 2024 – 92,756 miles
  • 2023 – 83,203 miles
  • 2022 – 75,077 miles
  • 2021 – 68,319 miles
  • 2020 – 64,573 miles
  • 2019 – 48,150 miles
  • 2018 – 35,910 miles
  • 2017 – 29,373 miles
  • 2016 – 22,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,507 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,507 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,507 miles
    Test number
    608895576871
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,506 miles (+5,585)1 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,506 miles
    Test number
    541712441955
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,921 miles (+10,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,921 miles
    Test number
    295275515414
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,756 miles (+9,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,756 miles
    Test number
    502252499983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass83,203 miles (+8,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,203 miles
    Test number
    138766268001
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,077 miles (+6,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,077 miles
    Test number
    583276324969
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,319 miles (+3,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,319 miles
    Test number
    988484484690
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass64,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    841445546218
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail64,573 miles (+16,423)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    880422357870
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass48,150 miles (+12,240)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,150 miles
    Test number
    704294289193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,910 miles (+6,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,910 miles
    Test number
    845359301790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass29,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,373 miles
    Test number
    899343815307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,373 miles (+6,826)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,373 miles
    Test number
    338350859419
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  14. Pass22,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,547 miles
    Test number
    972076660670
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads cracked

  15. Fail22,547 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,547 miles
    Test number
    522303658815
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre treads cracked

Questions about T300 ADH

Does T300 ADH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T300 ADH is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T300 ADH?
The MOT on T300 ADH is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T300 ADH done?
T300 ADH was recorded at 108,507 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,564 miles a year.
Has T300 ADH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T300 ADH has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T300 ADH 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 T300 ADH find?
T300 ADH passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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