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Kia Optima

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LC61 VPEMOT history

LC61 VPE is a blue diesel Kia Optima first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 33,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LC61 VPE blue Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
33,295 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VPE was last recorded at 33,295 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2015: 1,606 miles, lower than 9,612 miles on 12 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,591 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,704 miles
Average per year
2,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,295 miles
  • 2024 – 29,591 miles
  • 2023 – 25,719 miles
  • 2022 – 22,569 miles
  • 2021 – 21,391 miles
  • 2020 – 20,251 miles
  • 2019 – 19,293 miles
  • 2018 – 17,466 miles
  • 2017 – 14,374 miles
  • 2016 – 12,672 miles
  • 2015 – 1,606 miles
  • 2014 – 9,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,295 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,295 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    33,295 miles
    Test number
    622444481632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,591 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    29,591 miles
    Test number
    182673350876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail29,554 miles (+3,835)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,554 miles
    Test number
    480358712321
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm , cracking and low edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass25,719 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    25,719 miles
    Test number
    696088092576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,569 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    22,569 miles
    Test number
    109074823725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,391 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    21,391 miles
    Test number
    815985787055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,251 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    20,251 miles
    Test number
    105355378227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,293 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,293 miles
    Test number
    256831027859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,466 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    17,466 miles
    Test number
    634244558191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,374 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    14,374 miles
    Test number
    753420238417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,672 miles (+11,066)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    12,672 miles
    Test number
    601484625284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass1,606 miles (-8,006)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    1,606 miles
    Test number
    839793387368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    9,612 miles
    Test number
    977486744392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VPE

Does LC61 VPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VPE is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VPE?
The MOT on LC61 VPE is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VPE done?
LC61 VPE was recorded at 33,295 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,162 miles a year.
Has LC61 VPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VPE has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 VPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 VPE find?
LC61 VPE passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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