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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB61 ESNMOT history

LB61 ESN is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,084 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ESN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ESN was last recorded at 143,084 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 6,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,841 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,243 miles
Average per year
9,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,084 miles
  • 2024 – 136,841 miles
  • 2023 – 125,579 miles
  • 2022 – 115,297 miles
  • 2021 – 106,091 miles
  • 2020 – 93,986 miles
  • 2019 – 86,301 miles
  • 2018 – 81,091 miles
  • 2017 – 65,915 miles
  • 2016 – 57,736 miles
  • 2015 – 34,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,084 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,084 miles (+6,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,084 miles
    Test number
    450577469380
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,841 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,841 miles
    Test number
    812469293871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under brake pipe cover (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle, suspension arms and shock absorber casings heavily corroded

  3. Fail136,841 miles (+11,262)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,841 miles
    Test number
    732387385666
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system near rear flexy pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under brake pipe cover (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under brake pipe cover (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle, suspension arms and shock absorber casings heavily corroded

  4. Pass125,579 miles (+10,282)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,579 miles
    Test number
    904823538464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,297 miles
    Test number
    700962067399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,297 miles (+9,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,297 miles
    Test number
    276983472886
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass106,091 miles (+12,105)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,091 miles
    Test number
    874882629156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,986 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    543372237257
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail93,981 miles (+7,680)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,981 miles
    Test number
    368759951618
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass86,301 miles (+5,210)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,301 miles
    Test number
    779107952816
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,091 miles (+15,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,091 miles
    Test number
    699684854227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass65,915 miles (+8,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,915 miles
    Test number
    645603983053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass57,736 miles (+8,424)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    569559933628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,312 miles (+14,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,312 miles
    Test number
    928271957620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass34,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,974 miles
    Test number
    817670235052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB61 ESN

Does LB61 ESN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ESN is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ESN?
The MOT on LB61 ESN is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 ESN done?
LB61 ESN was recorded at 143,084 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 9,776 miles a year.
Has LB61 ESN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ESN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 ESN 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 ESN find?
LB61 ESN passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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