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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LC61 VPMMOT history

LC61 VPM is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 54,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LC61 VPM grey Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
54,127 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VPM
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
20 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VPM was last recorded at 54,127 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,320 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,807 miles
Average per year
3,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,127 miles
  • 2024 – 50,320 miles
  • 2023 – 46,081 miles
  • 2022 – 38,522 miles
  • 2021 – 35,098 miles
  • 2019 – 33,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,127 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 17 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,127 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,127 miles
    Test number
    245646945746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,320 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,320 miles
    Test number
    507407495344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,225 miles (+4,144)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,225 miles
    Test number
    751304016346
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass46,081 miles (+7,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    985286981671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass38,522 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,522 miles
    Test number
    843609441845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,098 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,098 miles
    Test number
    533757308690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,788 miles
    Test number
    421542387385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VPM

Does LC61 VPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VPM is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VPM?
The MOT on LC61 VPM is valid until 25 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 VPM done?
LC61 VPM was recorded at 54,127 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,328 miles a year.
Has LC61 VPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VPM has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 VPM 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 VPM find?
LC61 VPM passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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