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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LB61 ERXMOT history

LB61 ERX is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2023 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 160,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2023
Mileage
160,701 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
19,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ERX
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 5 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ERX was last recorded at 160,701 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 17,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,060 miles · 12 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
17,641 miles
Average per year
19,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 160,701 miles
  • 2021 – 143,060 miles
  • 2020 – 126,890 miles
  • 2019 – 116,309 miles
  • 2018 – 89,325 miles
  • 2016 – 34,026 miles
  • 2015 – 23,621 miles
  • 2014 – 21,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,701 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisorySlight knock from steering rack. Further investigation required.
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak from underside the vehicle. Further investigation needed to determine location. Advice to keep an eye on the engine oil level.
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside vehicle covering brake, suspension, and steering components.
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing for full inspectionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicle’s emissions too clean to produce any emissions related data.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,701 miles (+17,641)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,701 miles
    Test number
    300098743169
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight knock from steering rack. Further investigation required.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from underside the vehicle. Further investigation needed to determine location. Advice to keep an eye on the engine oil level.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside vehicle covering brake, suspension, and steering components.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing for full inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle’s emissions too clean to produce any emissions related data.

  2. Pass143,060 miles (+16,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,060 miles
    Test number
    243631443671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight steering knock from steering wheel. Further investigation will be required to determine exact problem.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

  3. Pass126,890 miles (+10,581)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    951228686676
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 95W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

  4. Pass116,309 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,309 miles
    Test number
    879758309989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn Slight notchiness at steering wheel. Further investigation required to determine exact location and problem. (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

  5. Fail116,309 miles (+26,984)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,309 miles
    Test number
    520587031506
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn Slight notchiness at steering wheel. Further investigation required to determine exact location and problem. (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

  6. Pass89,325 miles (+55,299)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    531589331079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,026 miles (+10,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,026 miles
    Test number
    189074360710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes sticking slightly

  8. Pass23,621 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,621 miles
    Test number
    108309085062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,463 miles
    Test number
    498647054320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB61 ERX

Does LB61 ERX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 ERX expired on 5 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ERX?
The MOT on LB61 ERX expired on 5 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 ERX done?
LB61 ERX was recorded at 160,701 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 19,530 miles a year.
Has LB61 ERX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ERX has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB61 ERX 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 ERX find?
LB61 ERX passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; slight knock from steering rack. further investigation required., and 4 more.

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