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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

T41 TARMOT history

T41 TAR is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 2 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,252 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T41 TAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T41 TAR was last recorded at 120,252 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 1,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,001 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,251 miles
Average per year
10,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,252 miles
  • 2025 – 119,001 miles
  • 2024 – 118,080 miles
  • 2023 – 112,887 miles
  • 2022 – 100,202 miles
  • 2021 – 87,075 miles
  • 2020 – 77,853 miles
  • 2019 – 64,301 miles
  • 2018 – 52,385 miles
  • 2017 – 34,553 miles
  • 2016 – 16,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,252 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,252 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,252 miles
    Test number
    431717313862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,001 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,001 miles
    Test number
    116538819178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,080 miles
    Test number
    851585126627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,080 miles (+5,193)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,080 miles
    Test number
    851494131303
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,887 miles (+12,685)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,887 miles
    Test number
    117939026619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,202 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,202 miles
    Test number
    964137582252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,076 miles (+13,001)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,076 miles
    Test number
    817773454990
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,075 miles (+9,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,075 miles
    Test number
    512314260596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,853 miles (+13,552)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,853 miles
    Test number
    695922247251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,301 miles
    Test number
    219274665758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail64,301 miles (+11,916)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,301 miles
    Test number
    885334510933
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass52,385 miles (+17,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,385 miles
    Test number
    851066430340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass34,553 miles (+17,891)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,553 miles
    Test number
    524087477417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,662 miles
    Test number
    762912633089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T41 TAR

Does T41 TAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T41 TAR is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T41 TAR?
The MOT on T41 TAR is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T41 TAR done?
T41 TAR was recorded at 120,252 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 10,190 miles a year.
Has T41 TAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T41 TAR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T41 TAR 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 T41 TAR find?
T41 TAR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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