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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LB61 EPUMOT history

LB61 EPU is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 92,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,042 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EPU was last recorded at 92,042 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 2,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,564 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,478 miles
Average per year
5,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,042 miles
  • 2024 – 89,564 miles
  • 2022 – 84,087 miles
  • 2021 – 77,408 miles
  • 2020 – 73,881 miles
  • 2019 – 68,563 miles
  • 2018 – 62,605 miles
  • 2017 – 56,182 miles
  • 2016 – 48,166 miles
  • 2015 – 40,010 miles
  • 2014 – 30,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,042 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering control feels slightly notchy but no free play found

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,042 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,042 miles
    Test number
    501942321092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,564 miles (+5,477)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,564 miles
    Test number
    544394698211
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,087 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,087 miles
    Test number
    197980736077
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering control feels slightly notchy but no free play found

  4. Fail84,086 miles (+6,678)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,086 miles
    Test number
    436741717422
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering control feels slightly notchy but no free play found

  5. Pass77,408 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,408 miles
    Test number
    958716922009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,881 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,881 miles
    Test number
    122517528605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,563 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    909722626586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,605 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,605 miles
    Test number
    268876082689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,182 miles (+8,016)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,182 miles
    Test number
    273886258720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,166 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,166 miles
    Test number
    938448287337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,010 miles (+9,844)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    384015664568
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass30,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,166 miles
    Test number
    405267434443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 EPU

Does LB61 EPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EPU is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EPU?
The MOT on LB61 EPU is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 EPU done?
LB61 EPU was recorded at 92,042 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 5,468 miles a year.
Has LB61 EPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EPU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB61 EPU 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 EPU find?
LB61 EPU passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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