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Kia Optima

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

T888 JGMMOT history

T888 JGM is a blue diesel Kia Optima first used on 14 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 130,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,688 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 JGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 JGM was last recorded at 130,688 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,676 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
13,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,688 miles
  • 2025 – 117,438 miles
  • 2024 – 102,961 miles
  • 2023 – 88,799 miles
  • 2022 – 68,166 miles
  • 2021 – 57,072 miles
  • 2020 – 45,718 miles
  • 2019 – 36,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,688 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 perished and distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside rear tyre perished and distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,688 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,688 miles
    Test number
    613031341187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail130,676 miles (+13,238)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,676 miles
    Test number
    937112524903
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass117,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,438 miles
    Test number
    294766843281
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail117,438 miles (+14,477)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,438 miles
    Test number
    383257044363
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass102,961 miles (+14,162)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,961 miles
    Test number
    371984637336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,799 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,799 miles
    Test number
    579877530955
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished and distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and distorted
  7. Fail88,788 miles (+20,622)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,788 miles
    Test number
    559121472516
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished and distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and distorted
  8. Pass68,166 miles (+11,094)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,166 miles
    Test number
    115245269959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,072 miles (+11,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,072 miles
    Test number
    128816217703
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass45,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    277947186283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail45,718 miles (+9,474)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    860574269656
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass36,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,244 miles
    Test number
    852621112671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 JGM

Does T888 JGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 JGM is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 JGM?
The MOT on T888 JGM is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 JGM done?
T888 JGM was recorded at 130,688 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 13,428 miles a year.
Has T888 JGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 JGM has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T888 JGM 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 T888 JGM find?
T888 JGM passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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