Kia Optima
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
LB61 UVPMOT history
LB61 UVP is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 28 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 99,866 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 99,866 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,354 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 UVP
- 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
- 28 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 UVP was last recorded at 99,866 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 4,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 95,587 miles · 25 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,279 miles
- Average per year
- 6,354 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 99,866 miles
- 2023 – 95,587 miles
- 2022 – 88,082 miles
- 2021 – 80,215 miles
- 2020 – 76,110 miles
- 2019 – 72,173 miles
- 2018 – 64,761 miles
- 2017 – 56,046 miles
- 2016 – 48,004 miles
- 2015 – 42,609 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,866 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, corroded at very rear at flexi connection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine cover and undertray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corrosion ingress inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,866 miles (+4,279)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 99,866 miles
- Test number
- 576366036310
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,587 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 95,587 miles
- Test number
- 336560479412
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail95,587 miles (+7,505)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,587 miles
- Test number
- 351700609454
- MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,082 miles (+7,867)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 88,082 miles
- Test number
- 832628859191
- 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))
Pass80,215 miles (+195)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 80,215 miles
- Test number
- 811623923159
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, corroded at very rear at flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corrosion ingress inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 2155517 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both, JUST PASS (4.4.3 (a))
Fail80,020 miles (+3,910)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,020 miles
- Test number
- 722324852128
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, corroded at very rear at flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corrosion ingress inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLong parking brake travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 2155517 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both, JUST PASS (4.4.3 (a))
Pass76,110 miles (+69)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 76,110 miles
- Test number
- 354248472818
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system, light rust corrosion
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion
- AdvisoryHand brake lever has travel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail76,041 miles (+3,868)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,041 miles
- Test number
- 399081816360
- DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system, light rust corrosion
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion
- AdvisoryHand brake lever has travel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass72,173 miles (+7,412)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,173 miles
- Test number
- 754819577294
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass64,761 miles (+8,715)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 64,761 miles
- Test number
- 332514060132
- MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated electric socket bent under car not used tow ball removed (4.10 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing at edges
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components starting to corrode
Pass56,046 miles (+8,042)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 56,046 miles
- Test number
- 887737415057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,004 miles (+5,395)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 48,004 miles
- Test number
- 119546902247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,609 miles (+4,242)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 42,609 miles
- Test number
- 488285673977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 38,367 miles
- Test number
- 209180975032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,367 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,367 miles
- Test number
- 999058665052
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Questions about LB61 UVP
- Does LB61 UVP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB61 UVP expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 UVP?
- The MOT on LB61 UVP expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB61 UVP done?
- LB61 UVP was recorded at 99,866 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 6,354 miles a year.
- Has LB61 UVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 UVP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB61 UVP 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 UVP find?
- LB61 UVP passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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