Kia Optima
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc
LC61 VOVMOT history
LC61 VOV is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 82,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 82,670 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,419 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 VOV
- 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 valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 VOV was last recorded at 82,670 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,419 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 251 miles
- Average per year
- 5,419 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,670 miles
- 2025 – 82,419 miles
- 2024 – 81,907 miles
- 2023 – 79,904 miles
- 2022 – 76,296 miles
- 2021 – 71,423 miles
- 2020 – 67,823 miles
- 2019 – 63,470 miles
- 2018 – 56,529 miles
- 2017 – 47,463 miles
- 2016 – 38,524 miles
- 2015 – 29,981 miles
- 2014 – 22,135 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,670 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,670 miles (+251)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 82,670 miles
- Test number
- 812988905095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,419 miles (+512)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 82,419 miles
- Test number
- 914312305051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,907 miles (+2,003)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 81,907 miles
- Test number
- 667780327406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,904 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 79,904 miles
- Test number
- 955714901777
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail79,903 miles (+3,607)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,903 miles
- Test number
- 274441826183
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,296 miles (+4,873)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 76,296 miles
- Test number
- 272663879534
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn joint (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (edges) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,423 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 71,423 miles
- Test number
- 223863647102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Fail71,421 miles (+3,598)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,421 miles
- Test number
- 486276320686
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,823 miles (+4,353)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 67,823 miles
- Test number
- 688982195381
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass63,470 miles (+6,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 63,470 miles
- Test number
- 979635339811
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,529 miles (+9,066)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 56,529 miles
- Test number
- 937110828113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,463 miles (+8,939)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 47,463 miles
- Test number
- 418456387415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,524 miles (+8,543)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 38,524 miles
- Test number
- 128427655493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,981 miles (+7,846)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 29,981 miles
- Test number
- 805295834178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 22,135 miles
- Test number
- 818984024325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC61 VOV
- Does LC61 VOV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VOV is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 VOV?
- The MOT on LC61 VOV is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 VOV done?
- LC61 VOV was recorded at 82,670 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,419 miles a year.
- Has LC61 VOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 VOV has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC61 VOV 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 VOV find?
- LC61 VOV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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