Kia Optima
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc
LB61 ERJMOT history
LB61 ERJ is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 131,778 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,200 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 ERJ
- 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 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 ERJ was last recorded at 131,778 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 8,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,188 miles · 22 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,590 miles
- Average per year
- 10,200 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,778 miles
- 2025 – 123,188 miles
- 2024 – 111,579 miles
- 2023 – 97,143 miles
- 2022 – 89,121 miles
- 2021 – 86,737 miles
- 2020 – 84,110 miles
- 2019 – 70,355 miles
- 2018 – 59,230 miles
- 2017 – 46,660 miles
- 2016 – 30,819 miles
- 2015 – 25,344 miles
- 2014 – 17,284 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,778 miles
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
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.
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,778 miles (+8,590)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 131,778 miles
- Test number
- 545420950558
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass123,188 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 123,188 miles
- Test number
- 495245386019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,187 miles (+11,608)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,187 miles
- Test number
- 405623486404
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,579 miles (+612)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 111,579 miles
- Test number
- 639026770970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,967 miles (+13,824)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,967 miles
- Test number
- 194046570417
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass97,143 miles (+8,022)1 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 97,143 miles
- Test number
- 936773099360
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass89,121 miles (+2,384)1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 89,121 miles
- Test number
- 622888615413
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass86,737 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 86,737 miles
- Test number
- 944309337479
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 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))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail86,737 miles (+2,627)2 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,737 miles
- Test number
- 715543784930
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 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))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass84,110 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 84,110 miles
- Test number
- 291311129391
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail84,110 miles (+13,755)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,110 miles
- Test number
- 298509753428
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass70,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 70,355 miles
- Test number
- 641725032660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,355 miles (+11,125)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,355 miles
- Test number
- 286368532137
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Pass59,230 miles (+12,570)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 59,230 miles
- Test number
- 263913025805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,660 miles (+15,841)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 46,660 miles
- Test number
- 206372893554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,819 miles (+5,475)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 30,819 miles
- Test number
- 763768757288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,344 miles (+8,060)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 25,344 miles
- Test number
- 860648052450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 17,284 miles
- Test number
- 985219044321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 ERJ
- Does LB61 ERJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ERJ is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 ERJ?
- The MOT on LB61 ERJ is valid until 6 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 ERJ done?
- LB61 ERJ was recorded at 131,778 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 10,200 miles a year.
- Has LB61 ERJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 ERJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB61 ERJ 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 ERJ find?
- LB61 ERJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody undersealed.
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