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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LB61 EPVMOT history

LB61 EPV is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 139,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
139,693 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EPV
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 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EPV was last recorded at 139,693 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,691 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,693 miles
  • 2022 – 134,885 miles
  • 2021 – 130,384 miles
  • 2019 – 127,667 miles
  • 2018 – 107,982 miles
  • 2016 – 90,684 miles
  • 2015 – 75,653 miles
  • 2014 – 56,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,693 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,693 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,693 miles
    Test number
    925798821568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,691 miles (+4,806)5 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,691 miles
    Test number
    740249221218
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,885 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,885 miles
    Test number
    428906017270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  4. Fail134,885 miles (+4,501)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,885 miles
    Test number
    355314956243
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass130,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,384 miles
    Test number
    226754246314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,384 miles (+2,717)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,384 miles
    Test number
    831567916222
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass127,667 miles (+19,685)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,667 miles
    Test number
    272193753050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,982 miles
    Test number
    548068865460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,982 miles (+17,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,982 miles
    Test number
    586782009605
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass90,684 miles (+15,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,684 miles
    Test number
    883420913495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,653 miles (+19,564)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,653 miles
    Test number
    979654944573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,089 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,089 miles
    Test number
    506114364367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail55,974 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,974 miles
    Test number
    889757154336
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 EPV

Does LB61 EPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 EPV expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EPV?
The MOT on LB61 EPV expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 EPV done?
LB61 EPV was recorded at 139,693 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 9,328 miles a year.
Has LB61 EPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EPV has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 EPV 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 EPV find?
LB61 EPV passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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