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Kia Optima

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LC61 VPRMOT history

LC61 VPR is a blue diesel Kia Optima first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 185,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

LC61 VPR blue Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2024
Mileage
185,662 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VPR
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 expired on 15 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VPR was last recorded at 185,662 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,662 miles · 12 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,662 miles
  • 2022 – 179,113 miles
  • 2021 – 174,952 miles
  • 2020 – 170,751 miles
  • 2019 – 152,334 miles
  • 2018 – 112,435 miles
  • 2016 – 93,604 miles
  • 2015 – 87,163 miles
  • 2014 – 68,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,662 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside front tyre low outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear tyre low inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front beam pattern dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front tyre low outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear tyre low inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,662 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    185,662 miles
    Test number
    942511682040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail185,662 miles (+6,549)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,662 miles
    Test number
    370004356578
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass179,113 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    179,113 miles
    Test number
    628438055050
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail179,113 miles (+4,161)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,113 miles
    Test number
    400812407024
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass174,952 miles (+4,201)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    174,952 miles
    Test number
    969543190914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R18-95V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,751 miles (+18,417)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    170,751 miles
    Test number
    743284152570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,334 miles (+39,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    152,334 miles
    Test number
    490478451712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass112,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,435 miles
    Test number
    704409916789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,430 miles (+18,826)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    265697780893
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  10. Pass93,604 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,604 miles
    Test number
    240771675135
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front beam pattern dim
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre low outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low inner edge

  11. Fail93,604 miles (+6,441)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,604 miles
    Test number
    386717449731
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front beam pattern dim
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre low outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low inner edge

  12. Pass87,163 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,163 miles
    Test number
    863415014318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail87,163 miles (+18,336)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,163 miles
    Test number
    354416269743
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass68,827 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,827 miles
    Test number
    408990254313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LC61 VPR

Does LC61 VPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 VPR expired on 15 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VPR?
The MOT on LC61 VPR expired on 15 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 VPR done?
LC61 VPR was recorded at 185,662 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 13,483 miles a year.
Has LC61 VPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VPR has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 VPR 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 VPR find?
LC61 VPR passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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