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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LB61 EPZMOT history

LB61 EPZ is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 142,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
142,543 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EPZ
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 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EPZ was last recorded at 142,543 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
142,529 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
10,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,543 miles
  • 2023 – 142,529 miles
  • 2022 – 142,224 miles
  • 2021 – 134,022 miles
  • 2020 – 127,997 miles
  • 2019 – 108,119 miles
  • 2018 – 95,463 miles
  • 2017 – 78,592 miles
  • 2016 – 59,180 miles
  • 2015 – 42,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,543 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension including hubs have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,543 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    142,543 miles
    Test number
    358758125451
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension including hubs have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass142,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,529 miles
    Test number
    755611586237
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension has general surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has general surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail142,529 miles (+305)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,529 miles
    Test number
    910847479485
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension has general surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has general surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass142,224 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,224 miles
    Test number
    463302302876
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShields fitted from new restricting access
  5. Fail142,224 miles (+8,202)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,224 miles
    Test number
    676766181118
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected possitive battery terminal came off while testing and insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShields fitted from new restricting access
  6. Pass134,022 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,022 miles
    Test number
    116996640783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,997 miles (+19,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,997 miles
    Test number
    772140634301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass108,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,119 miles
    Test number
    738305027915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,119 miles (+12,656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,119 miles
    Test number
    136294993800
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass95,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,463 miles
    Test number
    757815690273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,463 miles (+16,871)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,463 miles
    Test number
    177623246662
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass78,592 miles (+19,412)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,592 miles
    Test number
    273738142261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,180 miles
    Test number
    436324027454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,180 miles (+16,409)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,180 miles
    Test number
    637092380792
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass42,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,771 miles
    Test number
    497298005080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 EPZ

Does LB61 EPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 EPZ expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EPZ?
The MOT on LB61 EPZ expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 EPZ done?
LB61 EPZ was recorded at 142,543 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 10,475 miles a year.
Has LB61 EPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EPZ has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 EPZ 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 EPZ find?
LB61 EPZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension including hubs have surface corrosion; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has surface corrosion.

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