Kia Optima
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LB61 PAOMOT history
LB61 PAO is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 99,387 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 99,387 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 PAO
- 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 expired on 3 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 PAO was last recorded at 99,387 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 19,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 79,727 miles · 14 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 19,660 miles
- Average per year
- 10,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 99,387 miles
- 2021 – 79,727 miles
- 2020 – 60,681 miles
- 2019 – 50,510 miles
- 2018 – 44,274 miles
- 2017 – 35,046 miles
- 2016 – 27,568 miles
- 2015 – 19,319 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,387 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated.
- AdvisoryBoth inner tie rods have slight play.
- AdvisoryCommercial tyres fitted to rear axle.
- AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly.
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside, suspension components and subframe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play.
- AdvisoryRoughness felt in steering wheel - possible u.j.
Full MOT history
14 tests since 26 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,387 miles (+19,660)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 99,387 miles
- Test number
- 255617903996
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated.
- AdvisoryBoth inner tie rods have slight play.
- AdvisoryCommercial tyres fitted to rear axle.
- AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly.
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside, suspension components and subframe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play.
- AdvisoryRoughness felt in steering wheel - possible u.j.
Pass79,727 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 79,727 miles
- Test number
- 243000825615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,727 miles (+19,046)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,727 miles
- Test number
- 166936637658
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass60,681 miles (+2,406)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 60,681 miles
- Test number
- 587338892278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 58,275 miles
- Test number
- 555568614724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,275 miles (+7,765)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,275 miles
- Test number
- 537340748395
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass50,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 50,510 miles
- Test number
- 255496586127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,510 miles (+6,236)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,510 miles
- Test number
- 218318495454
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Pass44,274 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 44,274 miles
- Test number
- 185673782153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,273 miles (+9,227)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,273 miles
- Test number
- 253424196156
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass35,046 miles (+7,478)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 35,046 miles
- Test number
- 411241208623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 27,568 miles
- Test number
- 854490504087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,568 miles (+8,249)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,568 miles
- Test number
- 145863818824
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass19,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 19,319 miles
- Test number
- 269556025037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 PAO
- Does LB61 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB61 PAO expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 PAO?
- The MOT on LB61 PAO expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB61 PAO done?
- LB61 PAO was recorded at 99,387 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 10,301 miles a year.
- Has LB61 PAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 PAO has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB61 PAO 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 PAO find?
- LB61 PAO passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with 7 advisories: both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated.; both inner tie rods have slight play.; commercial tyres fitted to rear axle., and 4 more.
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