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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc

V30 KMCMOT history

V30 KMC is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 24 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 102,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

V30 KMC white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,437 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 KMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 KMC was last recorded at 102,437 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 9,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,383 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,054 miles
Average per year
10,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,437 miles
  • 2024 – 93,383 miles
  • 2023 – 80,593 miles
  • 2022 – 71,875 miles
  • 2021 – 60,524 miles
  • 2020 – 46,717 miles
  • 2019 – 34,638 miles
  • 2018 – 29,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,437 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 31 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,437 miles (+9,054)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,437 miles
    Test number
    436132103539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,383 miles (+12,790)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    707069222892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    107970658405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail80,593 miles (+8,718)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    984571027018
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass71,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    396908296734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,875 miles (+11,351)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    184653686085
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass60,524 miles (+13,807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,524 miles
    Test number
    505563652931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass46,717 miles (+12,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,717 miles
    Test number
    292987548365
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass34,638 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,638 miles
    Test number
    333782337083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,629 miles (+5,098)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,629 miles
    Test number
    391104243391
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass29,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    29,531 miles
    Test number
    237303256854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V30 KMC

Does V30 KMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 KMC is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V30 KMC?
The MOT on V30 KMC is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 KMC done?
V30 KMC was recorded at 102,437 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 10,550 miles a year.
Has V30 KMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 KMC has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V30 KMC 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 V30 KMC find?
V30 KMC passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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