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Kia Optima

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LC61 VPGMOT history

LC61 VPG is a blue diesel Kia Optima first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LC61 VPG blue Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,484 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VPG
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 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VPG was last recorded at 123,484 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,477 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,484 miles
  • 2023 – 121,745 miles
  • 2022 – 112,309 miles
  • 2021 – 94,411 miles
  • 2020 – 79,143 miles
  • 2019 – 76,891 miles
  • 2018 – 73,093 miles
  • 2017 – 68,266 miles
  • 2016 – 63,551 miles
  • 2015 – 54,202 miles
  • 2014 – 39,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,484 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront 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 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,484 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,484 miles
    Test number
    902748325796
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail123,484 miles (+7)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,484 miles
    Test number
    954745743200
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail123,477 miles (+1,732)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,477 miles
    Test number
    194111296657
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,745 miles (+1,837)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,745 miles
    Test number
    482875375023
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,908 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,908 miles
    Test number
    280723734976
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,908 miles (+7,599)4 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,908 miles
    Test number
    374310006877
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,309 miles (+17,898)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,309 miles
    Test number
    585769369196
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass94,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    542473849688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  9. Fail94,411 miles (+15,268)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    626302952771
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  10. Pass79,143 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,143 miles
    Test number
    819516662134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,138 miles (+2,247)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,138 miles
    Test number
    404723055101
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass76,891 miles (+3,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,891 miles
    Test number
    621150806094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass73,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,093 miles
    Test number
    637703250210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,093 miles (+4,827)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,093 miles
    Test number
    958981564270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass68,266 miles (+4,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,266 miles
    Test number
    281326258414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass63,551 miles (+9,349)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,551 miles
    Test number
    752408218616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,202 miles (+15,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    461877654420
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  18. Pass39,010 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,010 miles
    Test number
    247216034397
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LC61 VPG

Does LC61 VPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VPG is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VPG?
The MOT on LC61 VPG is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VPG done?
LC61 VPG was recorded at 123,484 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 7,704 miles a year.
Has LC61 VPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VPG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VPG 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 VPG find?
LC61 VPG passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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