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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

T9 VJGMOT history

T9 VJG is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 76,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,605 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 VJG
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
29 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 VJG was last recorded at 76,605 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 11,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,436 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,169 miles
Average per year
11,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,605 miles
  • 2025 – 65,436 miles
  • 2024 – 53,220 miles
  • 2023 – 41,726 miles
  • 2022 – 30,810 miles
  • 2021 – 20,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,605 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 3 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,605 miles
    Test number
    806840073095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail76,605 miles (+11,169)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,605 miles
    Test number
    599731175133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,436 miles (+12,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    360480333448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass53,220 miles (+11,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,220 miles
    Test number
    491627372517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is feathered
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass41,726 miles (+10,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,726 miles
    Test number
    190986960811
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level slightly too high

  6. Pass30,810 miles (+10,215)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,810 miles
    Test number
    511633181407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,595 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,595 miles
    Test number
    690739358868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail20,558 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,558 miles
    Test number
    790035120654
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about T9 VJG

Does T9 VJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 VJG is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 VJG?
The MOT on T9 VJG is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 VJG done?
T9 VJG was recorded at 76,605 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 11,156 miles a year.
Has T9 VJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 VJG has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T9 VJG 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 T9 VJG find?
T9 VJG passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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