Kia Optima
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc
LC61 VPOMOT history
LC61 VPO is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,203 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 May 2027
- Mileage
- 136,203 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,086 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 VPO
- 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 30 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 VPO was last recorded at 136,203 miles on 30 May 2026, 12,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,119 miles · 27 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,084 miles
- Average per year
- 7,086 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,203 miles
- 2025 – 124,119 miles
- 2024 – 111,025 miles
- 2023 – 106,297 miles
- 2022 – 103,282 miles
- 2020 – 97,996 miles
- 2019 – 91,328 miles
- 2018 – 86,174 miles
- 2016 – 80,745 miles
- 2015 – 67,363 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,203 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight knocking noise
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,203 miles (+12,084)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2027
- Odometer
- 136,203 miles
- Test number
- 202246543743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,119 miles (+13,094)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 124,119 miles
- Test number
- 755632073039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 111,025 miles
- Test number
- 753135952837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,025 miles (+872)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,025 miles
- Test number
- 329918081876
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass110,153 miles (+3,856)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 110,153 miles
- Test number
- 514158021838
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,297 miles (+3,015)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 106,297 miles
- Test number
- 458169881990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,282 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 103,282 miles
- Test number
- 195619655339
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight knocking noise (2.2.2 (c))
Fail103,282 miles (+5,286)3 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,282 miles
- Test number
- 984004674909
- DangerousFront 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))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight knocking noise (2.2.2 (c))
Pass97,996 miles (+6,668)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 97,996 miles
- Test number
- 298573847793
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,328 miles (+5,154)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 91,328 miles
- Test number
- 768828304460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 86,174 miles
- Test number
- 559347289767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,174 miles (+5,429)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,174 miles
- Test number
- 920297074394
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass80,745 miles (+13,382)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 80,745 miles
- Test number
- 816367375073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,363 miles (+11,924)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 67,363 miles
- Test number
- 274700837321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 55,439 miles
- Test number
- 568375705002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,439 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,439 miles
- Test number
- 807525205095
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about LC61 VPO
- Does LC61 VPO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VPO is valid until 30 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 VPO?
- The MOT on LC61 VPO is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 VPO done?
- LC61 VPO was recorded at 136,203 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 7,086 miles a year.
- Has LC61 VPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 VPO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LC61 VPO 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 VPO find?
- LC61 VPO passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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