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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LC61 VNXMOT history

LC61 VNX is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 122,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

LC61 VNX grey Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
122,205 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VNX
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
2 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VNX was last recorded at 122,205 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 9,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,809 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
9,396 miles
Average per year
10,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,205 miles
  • 2023 – 112,809 miles
  • 2021 – 107,157 miles
  • 2020 – 100,282 miles
  • 2019 – 85,906 miles
  • 2018 – 72,885 miles
  • 2017 – 60,386 miles
  • 2016 – 48,826 miles
  • 2015 – 33,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,205 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Hand brake requires servicing
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Bonnet secondary catch siezed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dull

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,205 miles (+9,396)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,205 miles
    Test number
    814895797846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Hand brake requires servicing
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,809 miles (+5,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,809 miles
    Test number
    955190320082
    • 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))

  3. Pass107,157 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,157 miles
    Test number
    931838237945
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch siezed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate lamp dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Fail107,157 miles (+6,875)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,157 miles
    Test number
    167582145179
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch siezed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate lamp dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass100,282 miles (+14,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,282 miles
    Test number
    302995702281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass85,906 miles (+13,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,906 miles
    Test number
    818039473221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge - cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,885 miles (+12,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,885 miles
    Test number
    551840062090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked no cords present

  8. Pass60,386 miles (+11,560)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    424333027150
    • AdvisoryFront wipers not full clearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  9. Pass48,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    416757939113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,826 miles (+15,037)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    953951287520
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass33,789 miles (+618)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    268025795196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass33,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,171 miles
    Test number
    528289345198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LC61 VNX

Does LC61 VNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 VNX expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VNX?
The MOT on LC61 VNX expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 VNX done?
LC61 VNX was recorded at 122,205 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 10,324 miles a year.
Has LC61 VNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VNX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LC61 VNX 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 LC61 VNX find?
LC61 VNX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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