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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LB61 ENLMOT history

LB61 ENL is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 187,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
187,496 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ENL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB61 ENL was last recorded at 187,496 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 5,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,306 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,190 miles
Average per year
14,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,496 miles
  • 2024 – 182,306 miles
  • 2023 – 175,143 miles
  • 2022 – 166,226 miles
  • 2021 – 152,172 miles
  • 2020 – 131,318 miles
  • 2019 – 107,319 miles
  • 2018 – 82,852 miles
  • 2017 – 68,689 miles
  • 2016 – 59,288 miles
  • 2015 – 41,574 miles
  • 2014 – 31,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail187,496 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail187,496 miles (+5,190)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,496 miles
    Test number
    707477867256
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass182,306 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,306 miles
    Test number
    242918558088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail182,256 miles (+7,113)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,256 miles
    Test number
    990026510884
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass175,143 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,143 miles
    Test number
    670809047179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank seam corroded. not leaking at time of test

  5. Fail175,143 miles (+8,917)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,143 miles
    Test number
    620655948751
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank seam corroded. not leaking at time of test

  6. Pass166,226 miles (+180)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,226 miles
    Test number
    619329005326
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail166,046 miles (+13,874)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,046 miles
    Test number
    487997198879
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass152,172 miles (+337)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,172 miles
    Test number
    524404781872
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail151,835 miles (+20,517)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,835 miles
    Test number
    279289358724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass131,318 miles (+632)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,318 miles
    Test number
    817858549115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail130,686 miles (+23,367)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,686 miles
    Test number
    530519758890
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass107,319 miles (+24,467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,319 miles
    Test number
    271001246537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass82,852 miles (+14,163)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    401364813590
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass68,689 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,689 miles
    Test number
    881288235180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail68,475 miles (+9,187)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,475 miles
    Test number
    571943444045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass59,288 miles (+17,714)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,288 miles
    Test number
    622461007590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,574 miles (+10,203)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,574 miles
    Test number
    608391102316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,371 miles
    Test number
    345769444370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 ENL

Does LB61 ENL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 ENL expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ENL?
The MOT on LB61 ENL expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 ENL done?
LB61 ENL was recorded at 187,496 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 14,368 miles a year.
Has LB61 ENL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ENL has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 ENL 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 LB61 ENL find?
LB61 ENL failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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