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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LC61 VPAMOT history

LC61 VPA is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LC61 VPA grey Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,669 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VPA
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 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VPA was last recorded at 98,669 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,668 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,669 miles
  • 2025 – 96,432 miles
  • 2024 – 93,545 miles
  • 2023 – 91,464 miles
  • 2022 – 87,522 miles
  • 2021 – 75,845 miles
  • 2019 – 66,112 miles
  • 2018 – 53,716 miles
  • 2017 – 39,971 miles
  • 2016 – 24,777 miles
  • 2015 – 14,188 miles
  • 2014 – 13,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,669 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,669 miles
    Test number
    997275777820
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail98,668 miles (+2,236)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,668 miles
    Test number
    169996049487
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,432 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,432 miles
    Test number
    727534194235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,545 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,545 miles
    Test number
    767013363200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,464 miles (+3,942)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,464 miles
    Test number
    369618740925
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass87,522 miles (+11,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,522 miles
    Test number
    449512239432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    246123959229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,845 miles (+9,733)4 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    600959611216
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass66,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,112 miles
    Test number
    673016513990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,110 miles (+12,394)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    551316800593
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass53,716 miles (+13,745)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,716 miles
    Test number
    363090518287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass39,971 miles (+15,194)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    39,971 miles
    Test number
    323458028818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,777 miles (+10,589)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    24,777 miles
    Test number
    322974899249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,188 miles (+602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,188 miles
    Test number
    908616102597
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass13,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    13,586 miles
    Test number
    306941934397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VPA

Does LC61 VPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VPA is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VPA?
The MOT on LC61 VPA is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VPA done?
LC61 VPA was recorded at 98,669 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,463 miles a year.
Has LC61 VPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VPA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VPA 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 VPA find?
LC61 VPA passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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