KIA OPTIMA B7RLY has 16 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 KIA OPTIMA has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 128,096 miles 12 months ago on Wednesday 21st May 2025 at 10:51.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Friday 19th June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

B7RLY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH JUNE 2026128,096 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Underbody Has Age Related Surfice Corrosion
PASSED21ST MAY 202419TH JUNE 2025124,341 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm - Forward Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm - Forward Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Lower Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Lower Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Mounting Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH MAY 202319TH JUNE 2024120,244 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Upper Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Wear Or Play (2.2.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted.
PASSED23RD MAY 202219TH JUNE 2023110,670 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted.
FAILED23RD MAY 2022110,670 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted.
PASSED20TH MAY 202119TH JUNE 202299,906 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
PASSED22ND MAY 202019TH JUNE 202189,841 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Undertray Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED31ST MAY 201919TH JUNE 202080,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Undertray Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - All Brake Pipes Greased
FAILED23RD MAY 201980,252 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Undertray Fitted
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Not Part Of Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - All Brake Pipes Greased
PASSED24TH MAY 201819TH JUNE 201968,856 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Undertray Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED24TH MAY 201868,856 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Undertray Fitted
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED26TH MAY 201719TH JUNE 201857,021 MI
FAILED26TH MAY 201757,021 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED20TH JUNE 201619TH JUNE 201748,207 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201516TH SEPTEMBER 201642,402 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 201542,402 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B7RLY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

B7RLY MOT Comments

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B7RLY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 128,096 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,854 miles

B7RLY FAQs

This Kia Optima with registration B7RLY was manufactured on Monday 17th September 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 128,096 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 9,854 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Kia Optima beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B7RLY has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Optima has had 30 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Optima is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does B7RLY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 18th May 2026 B7RLY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B7RLY Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 18th May 2026 B7RLY does have Tax. Read more

When does B7RLY Tax expire?

The current Tax for B7RLY will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B7RLY MOT expire?

The current MOT for B7RLY will expire in 1 month on Friday 19th June 2026. Read more

When did B7RLY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B7RLY was on Wednesday 21st May 2025 at 10:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B7RLY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for B7RLY we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B7RLY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for B7RLY we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B7RLY?

B7RLY is registered as a 2012 Kia Optima. Read more

How many miles has B7RLY done?

The odometer reading for B7RLY at the last MOT in May 2025 was 128,096 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,854 miles per year. Read more

How old is B7RLY?

The vehicle B7RLY was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Monday 17th September 2012. Read more

What colour is B7RLY?

The official colour of B7RLY is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does B7RLY have?

B7RLY has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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